Cubs Lose To Reds 2-1, NL Central Lead Stays At 2½ Games
Chicago, seeking its third straight division title, has totaled 15 runs in its last seven games.
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Chicago, seeking its third straight division title, has totaled 15 runs in its last seven games.
Chicago has won three straight and four of five.
Ben Zobrist had three hits, and Dillon Maples (1-0) earned his first career win.
Javier Baez delivered the go-ahead run with a bunt single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Thursday in a makeup of a game postponed earlier in the week.
The Cubs game scheduled for Friday, September 14 versus the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field was originally scheduled for 1:20 p.m. The game has been rescheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.
Jose Quintana pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Victor Caratini drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Tuesday night to regain their two-game lead in the NL Central.
Right after Tommy La Stella struck out swinging for the final out, Jeremy Jeffress pounded his glove with his right hand and Erik Kratz pumped his right arm in jubilation.
Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Nationals rallied past the Cubs 6-5 to sweep a doubleheader delayed more than 3½ hours by rain.
Chicago Cubs fan Stefan Xidas had one wish: To sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field. And because he crushed his goal of raising $5,000 for the Special Olympics, his dream is coming true.
Jose Quintana (12-9) gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings, improving to 3-1 at Miller Park with the Cubs.
