September 14, 2007
Important Pinch
The Cubs score three in the top of the ninth to extend their lead to 5-1 over the Cardinals. Daryle Ward pinch hits and clears a bases loaded situation with a three run double. He's now 10 for 35 with 10 walks as a pinch hitter on the season. The runs proved to be important as the Cardinals hit two solo home runs in the bottom of the inning, then loaded the bases before Miles grounded out to end the game.
The loss drops St. Louis six games back in the NL Central, and the Cubs magic number to eliminate St. Louis stands at eleven.
Update: The Brewers score two in the bottom of the ninth but it's not enough as they lose to Cincinnati 6-5. That drops Milwaukee 1 1/2 games back in the NL West. Tom Shern goes to 3-0 and as a starter he now has a 3.38 ERA.
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