The Cubs (35-21) completed a three-game sweep of the Rockies at Wrigley Field to move a season-high 14 above .500 on the season. That was a much different series than the one they had previously played in Cincinnati, with a trio of low-scoring affairs. Chicago scored only nine runs, but the pitching was superb, allowing only five Colorado tallies in the three victories.
The North Siders now get to face the Reds for the second time in less than a week when they come to the Friendly Confines for a three-game set starting Friday afternoon. Terry Francona‘s team won two out of three in Kansas City against the Royals after dropping the series to the Cubs last weekend.