Cubs lose, split series with Giants
The return of Reed Johnson from the DL and Aramis Ramirez from a three-day did little to pick up the offense against Giants starter Tim Lincecum, who improved to 10-1 with his sixth straight victory.
- Pitching report: Sean Gallagher vs. Tim Lincecum
- Hardball: Patterson to Iowa, Johnson leading off
How are the Cards still in the Central race?
We all know how the Cubs have compiled the best record in the NL (they were heavy favorites), but how have the Cardinals collected the second-most victories after being picked for last by many?
Who was the Game 3 star?
Who was the player of the game on Sunday?
Carlos Quentin (213 responses)
7.1%
Brian Anderson (193 responses)
6.4%
Jim Thome (71 responses)
2.4%
Mark Buehrle (1745 responses)
58.2%
Sean Marshall (68 responses)
2.3%
The umpires (708 responses)
23.6%
- 2998 total responses (Results not scientific)
Who was the Game 2 star?
Who was the player of the game on Saturday
Jermaine Dye (114 responses)
21.2%
Derrek Lee (147 responses)
27.4%
Carlos Quentin (211 responses)
39.3%
Matt Thornton (65 responses)
12.1%
- 537 total responses (Results not scientific)
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