Matt Garza’s six solid innings edge Chicago Cubs over the San Diego Padres 2-1 – MLB Update
Chicago Cubs’ starting pitcher Matt Garza threw disciplined pitches as he did not give a run on six hits in the Cubs 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 20.
After the win, Garza expressed his feelings as, “As long as we get that big one, that big W that goes on our side. Any way we can do it, I'm all for it. If I don't win a game all year, but we win my games it doesn't bother me one bit.”
Garza missed the victory moments because he pitched up to six innings but felt content with his own part. Reed Johnson broke the tie by striking a home run in the 11th inning to give his team a convincing win. It was the first homer for Johnson
in the current Major League Baseball season which was struck against the Padres’ reliever Luke Gregerson.
Matt gave up three walks and struck out nine batters. When Garza stopped pitching after six innings, the Cubs led off with 1-0. During the third inning, the Cubs’ posted their first run on Marlon Byrd’s single. Kosuke Fukudome took a single in the ninth
inning off Mike Adams. The Cubs’ closer Jeff Samardzija struck out three batters in two inning pitches.
After six innings, Quade used up his three relievers on the mound. Sean Marshall gave a walk to Orlando Hudson with two-outs and grounded out Chase Headley with his impressive pitching.
The Cubs wasted a possibility of getting extra runs in the third inning when Aramis Ramirez got out before reaching the loaded bases. At the end of the third inning, Carlos Pena grounded out.
The Cub’s Manager Mike Quade was happy with the team’ effort as he said, "It happens. In the long run, just pitch good and believe that the support will come.” The Cubs won the double-header game against the Padres at this ground for the first time.
The Padres’ starter Dustin Moseley pitched well but not enough to squeeze a win for his team. He allowed just one run on five hits, including four strike-outs in six inning pitches. Moseley had not a good day with bat as he didn’t score a run.
During sixth inning, the Padres lost their momentum when Garza prevented the jam on Brad Hawpe’ double-play to end the inning. Cameron Maybin made the score level by a walk and then went to third base with combination of Will Venable. Maybin posted a run
on the sacrifice fly of Josh Barlett but completed the single in the ninth inning off the Cub’s closer Carlos Marmol.
Hundley and Headley both flied out in the 11th inning and left the Padres with a 2-1 victory.
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