Chicago Cubs’ left-hander Mike Montgomery delivered in a big way on Tuesday night. He took a no-hitter deep into the game, leading the Cubs to a tight, one-run win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Chicago (84-66) continues to hang onto a slim lead in the National League Central over Milwaukee. Entering Wednesday’s finale at Tropicana Field, the Cubs sit 3 1/2 games ahead of the Brewers. Craig Counsell‘s club is in action against Pittsburgh again on Wednesday. The Cubs and Brew Crew open a critical four-game set on Thursday at Miller Park.
Meanwhile, the Cubs look to run a season-best winning streak to eight games against Tampa Bay.