Jolbert Cabrera's game-winning RBI
single capped a three-run ninth inning as the Cincinnati Reds came back to
shock the Chicago Cubs, 4-3, in the rubber match of a three-game series at
Great American Ball Park. With the Reds trailing 3-1 heading into the bottom
of the ninth and Kerry Wood (4-4) on the mound for the Cubs, Edwin
Encarnacion led off the frame with a single and Jay Bruce walked. Following
a fielder's choice groundout by Ryan Hanigan, Javier Valentin drew a free pass
to load the bases. Pinch-hitter Chris Dickerson then stepped to the plate
and hit a sharp grounder up the middle that couldn't be handled by
shortstop Ronny Cedeno, allowing two runs to score and the Reds to tie the
contest, 3-3. The play was initially scored as an error, but was changed to
a base hit after the game. Cabrera then hammered an 0-1 fastball to left,
scoring pinch-runner Wilkin Castillo with the winning run. Cabrera finished
1-for-5, while Corey Patterson knocked in a run for Cincinnati, which
has won three of its last four. Aaron Harang started for the Reds, but
didn't figure in the decision. The veteran righty gave up three runs on six
hits while fanning five and walking three over seven innings. Francisco
Cordero (5-4) earned the win after pitching a scoreless top of the ninth.
Cedeno and Mike Fontenot each knocked in a run for the Cubs, who have lost
seven of their last eight games. Despite the setback, Chicago remains four
games ahead of Milwaukee for first place in the National League Central. The
Brewers lost 10-1 to San Diego on Sunday. Sean Marshall pitched six solid
innings in earning a no-decision. The left-hander allowed one run on
three hits, while striking out three and walking two.
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