Carlos Zambrano allowed six runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 frames Tuesday. (Keith Srakocic/AP)
By Todd Krise / MLB.com
Out of rhythm early, Chicago broke it open in the eighth, bringing 11 men to the plate and walking home the tying and winning runs. Geovany Soto drove in seven, and Carlos Zambrano drove in one more, earning the Cubs their ninth straight series win and 12th road win in 13 games.
a-Singled for Snell in the 4th. b-Grounded into a fielder's choice for Bautista, D in the 5th. c-Struck out for Yates in the 6th. d-Struck out for Capps in the 9th.
BATTING 2B: LaRoche, Ad (22, Zambrano, C), Wilson, Ja 2 (18, Zambrano, C, Wood), Sanchez, F (23, Wood). 3B: Mientkiewicz (1, Cotts). TB: Morgan 3; Doumit 2; LaRoche, Ad 2; Moss 2; Mientkiewicz 4; Sanchez, F 3; Wilson, Ja 4; Rivas, L. RBI: LaRoche, Ad 2 (59), Sanchez, F (47), Doumit (51), Wilson, Ja 2 (21), Michaels (46), Mientkiewicz 2 (28). 2-out RBI: Sanchez, F; Doumit. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Wilson, Ja 2; LaRoche, Ad; McLouth; LaRoche, An; Doumit 2. Team LOB: 12.
BASERUNNING SB: Rivas, L (3, 2nd base off Zambrano, C/Soto), Morgan (4, 2nd base off Zambrano, C/Soto). CS: Morgan (4, 2nd base by Marshall/Soto).