Let’s recap tonight’s titanic struggle….
FINAL
Chicago (NL) 2
Cincinnati 5
W: H. Bailey (3-3)
L: T. Wood (4-3)
S: A. Chapman (12)
BOX SCORE
POSITIVES
–Ryan Hanigan, who has been hitting much better since returning from the disabled list, was 2-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored.
–Homer Bailey pitched six innings, giving up two runs on five hits to even his record at 3-3 with a 3.08 ERA.
–Sam LeCure and Aroldis Chapman each pitched a perfect inning of relief.
–Derrick Robinson had a single, a walk, and he executed a perfect suicide squeeze to pick up an RBI, as well.
NEGATIVES
–None.
NOT-SO-RANDOM THOUGHTS
–Five straight wins for the mighty Redlegs. Thirteen out of sixteen. Thirteen games over .500. Life is good.
–Cincinnati’s record stands at 31-18, the club’s best start since 1995.
–That’s 16 wins in the last 18 games vs. the Cubs. Sweet.