Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Pittsburgh series' win keeps things interesting in the NL Central
By Jesse Andrews,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 10, 2007 3:43 AM CDT
Cubs Drop Out of First Place
Pittsburgh Pirates Freddy Sanchez hits a triple with the bases loaded as Chicago Cubs catcher Jason Kendall catches in the second inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Sanchez drove in three runs with the hit, but was out at the plate when he tried to stretch the triple to...   (Associated Press)

Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and a circus catch.

 "Look, this loss isn't life or death," said Chicago manager Lou Piniella, who tried to downplay the result. "We're behind, I understand. One game in the standings? If we play well enough, we'll have a chance to get back on top. If we don't, it's not going to matter." (More MLB stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X