Javier Valentin, who's done a great job blocking balls in the dirt since he came in, drives in the go-ahead run for Cincinnati in the top of the 12th with a double. The Cubs are coming to bat in the bottom of the inning trailing 2-1.

Update: Cubs get a single to start the 12th. Macias got the hit.

Update: Patterson strikes out swinging after failing to sacrifice.

Update: Nomar tried to drag a bunt, but the third baseman Lopez makes a good play. Man on 2nd, two out for Ramirez.

Update: Valentin just saved a run by blocking two wild pitches.

Update: Padilla walks Ramirez, Alou is up, men on 1st and 2nd, 2 out.

Update: Alou flies out to center to end the game. The Cubs are now 1 game out of the wild card with 3 to play. Just a great, edge of your seat game. Chicago had plenty of opportunities but just couldn't drive a runner home. Valentin should get the game ball for his defense and his offense.