Yes the Cubs got hits (11 of them to be precise). Baez and Heyward combined for 5 RBIs on the night. New edition Carlos Gonzalez went 1 for 3 with a walk and a run scored. Seemingly everyone contributed (KB laying down a bunt!).
However the real story of this game, to me was Jon Lester's pitching performance. Starting with 9 up and 9 down, Lester cruised through 6 innings and while he got into trouble in the 7th he only gave up 1 run.
Pitching is truly the wind that fills the sails of the Cubs. If the starting pitching doesn't get them too deep in a hole, they are competitive. If the relief pitching doesn't give up moonshots they are competitive. The Cubs have an offense that compete with anyone but too often this season they have been let down by their brothers in arms. Not so last night with the bullpen actually holding the lead and not giving up any additional runs.
A great start to the homestand.
Cubs Games Watched: 9.5
Cubs Games Listened To: 35
Gave Up, Read BCB: 13.5
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