06-27-2016, 03:01 AM
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Travis Wood got his first win in months and impressed his former pitching coach along the way. Wales Euro 2016 Jersey . Wood pitched six innings of two-hit ball against his former team, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Wood (8-11) struck out five and walked one in his first victory since he pitched eight innings in a 3-0 win at Philadelphia on June 15. The left-hander, who made the All-Star team last season, was 0-6 with a 5.45 ERA in his previous 12 starts. "That was nice," he said. "My command was good. I was able to keep the ball down in the zone and get some quick outs." Arismendy Alcantara hit a two-run shot and Anthony Rizzo connected for his 30th homer for the Cubs, who have won four in a row for the first time since June 30-July 4. Cincinnati was shut out for the 12th time this season. Johnny Cueto (15-8) struck out eight in 6 1-3 innings in his second straight loss after winning seven consecutive decisions. Wood improved to 2-5 with a 3.30 ERA in nine career starts against the Reds. "He was commanding both sides of the plate with his cutter," said Cincinnati manager Bryan Price, who was the pitching coach when Wood was with the Reds. "He didnt give us anything good to hit." Neil Ramirez struck out the side in the seventh, Pedro Strop pitched the eighth and Hector Rondon finished for his 22nd save. Rizzo went deep with two out in the first, driving a 2-1 pitch into the seats in right. He joined Miamis Giancarlo Stanton as the only two National Leaguers with at least 30 home runs. Starlin Castro, in his first game back from the bereavement list, followed with a single as the rain increased, forcing a 50-minute delay just five minutes into the game. Cueto blamed the rain for Rizzos home run. "I was upset," he said with catcher Brayan Pena serving as his interpreter. "They knew it was going to rain. They shouldve called timeout and not started the game. I was afraid I was going to hit him with a pitch. I couldnt grip the ball." Wood stayed loose by throwing in the cage about every 15 minutes. That work, plus throwing 96 pitches, led to manager Rick Renteria lifting him. "To be honest, that was an easy decision," Renteria said. Alcantara followed Matt Szczurs leadoff single in the seventh with his fifth homer of the season and second in two games. He also homered on Sunday against Baltimore in Chicagos final home game before embarking on a seven-game, six-day road trip. RAINMAKERS Tuesdays 50-minute rain delay was the 21st for the Reds this season. HOMER BINGE The Cubs have hit at least one home run in 10 consecutive games for their longest such stretch since a 10-game run from Aug. 2 through Aug. 12, 2011. CELEBRATION TIME RHP Daniel Corcino celebrated his 24th birthday by making his major league debut, pitching the ninth for Cincinnati. He was recalled from Double-A Pensacola on Friday. UP NEXT Cubs: RHP Jacob Turner makes his first start for Chicago after two relief appearances since being acquired from Miami on Aug. 8. Reds: RHP and new father Mat Latos, hurt by blown saves in two of his last three starts, makes his second start of the season against Chicago. TRAINERS ROOM Cubs: RF Ryan Sweeney left after the top of the second. He grabbed his left hamstring while running out a grounder. Rizzo left the game in the eighth with lower back tightness. Gareth Bale Jersey Wales .com) - Jason Day and Cameron Tringale combined for a 17-under 55 in Thursdays scramble format and they grabbed a 2-stroke lead after one round of the Franklin Templeton Shootout. 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It sent a letter saying the coach will be calling up the player next Thursday, when the squad for the friendlies is announced. Brazil will play Honduras on Nov. 16 in Miami and Chile on Nov. 19 in Toronto. "We intend to pick him again," Scolari said. "We want to be able to better analyze him. He is a Brazilian who has been performingg well with Atletico Madrid. Gareth Bale Jersey. " Diego Costa was picked by Scolari for friendlies in March, but the 25-year-old spent only a few minutes on the field when Brazil faced Russia and Italy. Diego Costa is still allowed to join Spain because the friendlies are not considered official matches. "When Diego played for us the first time we heard about his satisfaction to be defending the colours of Brazil," Scolari said. "And thats still the case." Scolari said the player shouldnt have the option to play for another country after wearing Brazils jersey. The coach was upset with questions about Diego Costas intention to join Spain. "Spain should respect Brazils right to choose its players," Scolari said. Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said recently that its up to Diego Costa to decide. "Its the players personal decision," he said. Diego Costa helped Atletico to a club-record start of eight straight wins in the Spanish league, scoring a league-leading 10 goals. Cheap China Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China ' ' '
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