Cubs Record: 83-47 (1st, NL Central)
W: Rob Zastryzny (1-0, 1.08)
L: Jeff Locke (9-8, 5.39)
MVP: Miguel Montero
Magic Number: 19
This team sure has its share of interesting games, doesn’t it?
The Cubs jumped on the board early in this one, scoring a first-inning run against Pittsburgh starter Steven Brault. Dexter Fowler led off the inning with a single and advanced to third on a throwing error off a Kris Bryant grounder. Anthony Rizzo drove Fowler home with a grounder to third, giving Chicago a 1-0 lead.