The Chicago Cubs finished up a three game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-3 win on Thursday night. The Cubs were able to get the win even though Rich Hill only lasted three innings as he was moved up a day in the rotation as Jason Marquis continues to battle the flu.
Jon Leiber picked up his second win of the season as he filled in for Hill and pitched 4.1 innings. He did allow five hits, but did not allow a run. Following Leiber, Bob Howry and Kerry Wood finished out the game.
Geovany Soto led the Cubs at the plate as he went 4-5 and two RBI. Soto was a triple shy of the cycle. Mike Fontenot also had a good game as he hit a two run home run. Derrek Lee also had two RBI’s even though he didn’t get a hit in the game. Reed Johnson chipped in with an RBI in the in the 6th inning as well.
Great win for the Cubs as they improve their record to 6-3 on the season.
