The Cubs on Wednesday evening scored 5 runs in a 40+ minute first inning that saw Alfredo Simon of the Reds leave after 2/3 of an inning. This feat of scoring five runs had previously taken all 9 of the given innings on Monday evening, which, as mentioned in the preview, was but the first sign that this game would be the photo negative of Monday’s contest. Simon threw over 50 pitches during the inning, which was more than half of what John Lackey pitched total through 6 and 2/3’s innings of work.
THREE STRIKES: The North Side Offensive
