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| Garza, Ramirez Lead Cubs To 4-3 Win Over Reds |
CHICAGO (AP) -- Matt Garza pitched eight strong innings, Aramis Ramirez had a tiebreaking two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Monday. Garza (8-10) gave up six hits and three runs _ one earned _ while striking out eight and walking three to win for just the second time at home since June 27. Carlos Marmol finished up for his 32nd save. Dontrelle Willis (0-5) allowed six hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking five on a crisp day at Wrigley Field. Aramis Ramirez had his two-run single in the fifth, walked twice and scored a run for Chicago. Starlin Castro added a single, walk and two runs. Drew Stubbs singled, walked and scored a run for Cincinnati. Yonder Alonso had two singles, a run and an RBI. (Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) |
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