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CHICAGO -- Mike Leake pitched just a little better than former teammate Travis Wood, and helped the Cincinnati Reds extend their dominance of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Nike Air Max Invigor Nere . Leake combined with Aroldis Chapman on a three-hitter and Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking home run against Wood in the seventh inning, leading the Reds past the Cubs 2-1 Wednesday for their record 12th straight win at Wrigley Field. Leake (6-3) won for the fourth time in five decisions, allowing only Nate Schierholtzs second-inning home run into the right-field bleachers, his eighth of the season. The Cincinnati starter gave up one run and three hits while striking out six over eight innings. Facing Wood, Leake said, is "fun, definitely, and frustrating at the same time." "You want him to do well and you want yourself to do well," Leake said. "Today we both did really well, so you cant complain." Wood (5-5) gave up two runs and four hits in seven innings, his third loss in four decisions. He fell to 0-3 with a 4.65 ERA in five starts against the Reds, who traded him to the Cubs on Dec. 23, 2011, for reliever Sean Marshall. "Felt good out there today, was locating pretty well and keeping them off balance," Wood said. "Leake was doing the same, he had an outstanding game today." The Reds usually do quite well against the Cubs, especially at Wrigley Field. Cincinnati is 10-2 overall against the Cubs this season and 25-6 dating to Sept. 13, 2011. Leake improved to 6-2 with a 3.24 ERA in 13 career starts against Chicago. The previous record for consecutive wins by a visitor at Wrigley was 10, by the St. Louis Cardinals (1943-44) and matched by the New York Giants (1950-51) and Montreal Expos (1982-83), according to STATS. Cincinnatis Dusty Baker, who managed the Cubs from 2003-06, didnt have an explanation for the streak at Wrigley. "I dont know, man," Baker said. "Just feel fortunate that it happens when it happens." Cesar Izturis got the Reds first hit off Wood with an infield single in the fifth, and Cincinnati tied the score in the sixth when Shin-Soo Choo doubled and scored on Brandon Phillips two-out single. Leake retired 12 consecutive batters before Darwin Barney singled with one out in the eighth. By then, Frazier had hit his eighth homer, sending a 1-0 pitch through a wind and into the left-field bleachers, giving the Reds a 2-1 lead. Frazier has homered in consecutive games since Baker gave him the day off Monday to "study and watch" what was happening. "Just trying to find different release points, trying to pick up pitches," Frazier said he did on his day off. "Its really hard to do, but at the same time it keeps you concentrating on the game the whole time." Chapman struck out two in a perfect ninth for his 17th save in 19 chances to give Cincinnati its third straight win since losing two of three last weekend to first-place St. Louis. "St. Louis is a good team. Theyre a battle every time, so I dont think we really got down because we know theyre a good team, we know theyre going to be tough," Leake said. "We just have to take advantage of games that we need to really work hard. Its definitely good weve gotten three in a row from them." Not much has been going that way for the Cubs. Theyve lost eight of 10 since a five-game winning streak, and fell to a season-worst 13 games below .500. In their last five losses theyve scored a combined seven runs. "Its a broken record," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. "Woodys just pitched another great game and has nothing to show for it." Unfortunately for the Cubs, thats usually how it goes for them against the Reds at Wrigley. "Were just having fun. Thats the only thing I can say," Frazier said. "Were relaxed when we play here. We like playing here. Who doesnt like playing here?" NOTES: Chicagos Starlin Castro went 0 for 3 and is in a 4-for-48 slide (.083). He hit in the No. 6 slot for only the second time in his career. ... Choo, normally the Reds leadoff hitter, was second in the batting order while Derrick Robinson was first. Choo entered 0 for 6 with four strikeouts against Wood. ... The Cubs placed RHP Zach Putnam on the 15-day DL and recalled LHP Brooks Raley from Triple-A Iowa. ... When asked if LHP Tony Cingrani would stay in the Cincinnati rotation, Baker said "Whos spot is he going to take?" Cingrani gave up two earned runs in seven innings Tuesday, but the Reds hope Johnny Cueto will be able to return Sunday against Milwaukee. ... Alfonso Soriano pinch hit and had a game-ending groundout. ... Thursdays pitching matchup is Cincinnatis Mat Latos (6-0, 2.87) against the Cubs Jeff Samardzija (3-7, 3.18). Air Max 90 97 . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Saucony Shadow 6000 .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team. http://www.sauconyscarpesaldi2018.it/ . Down by seven with 90 seconds left in regulation, thats where they looked comfortable. Eddie Jones included six uncapped players in the 33-man squad for the November Tests and here we run the rule over the fresh faces hoping to make their debut against South Africa on Nov. 12.Kyle SincklerSinckler put in his best performance of the season in Harlequins round six Aviva Premiership triumph over Northampton Saints and luckily for the tight-head, Jones was watching on from the stands. He is flourishing under coach Graham Rowntree and the hugely experienced international Adam Jones at Quins. With Paul Hill and Kieran Brookes omitted from the 33-man party, Sinckler should make his debut in November.Mike HaleyThe Sale fullback is potentially seen as a wing option by Jones but earns his place after impressing on the Saxons tour to South Africa last June. Aged just 22, Haleys inclusion is perhaps one for the future as Jones weighs up the extended group who will try and make the cut for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Haley could be thrown in at the deep end in the November Tests but his debut is more likely to come in Argentina at the end of season.Ben TeoThe Worcester centre was part of the England squad for the Australia tour and despite being in the mix to start the first Test, missed out on selection as he came back from injury. He started the season well with the Warriors but picked up a concussion early on but Jones is a fan of his physicality. He faces a hard task to break up the George Ford-Owenn Farrell partnership but could earn his chance in the November Tests. Saucony Shadow 5000 Uomo. Alex LozowskiThe 23-year-old No.10 Lozowski played brilliantly for Saracens when Farrell was sidelined at the start of the campaign and has caught Jones eye. With Ford and Farrell in the fly-half driving seat, Lozowski is unlikely to make his Test debut in November unless the injury crisis worsens for Jones squad. He is one for the future and Jones will watch on with interest to see how Lozowski adapts to the international environment.Nathan HughesWasps No.8 Hughes is an exciting option for England and should make his debut in the end-of-year Tests. He offers immense physicality and would be the perfect impact option from the bench. But with Englands back-row options dropping by the day, Hughes could be in the starting 15 for their autumn opener against the Springboks.Charlie EwelsSecond-row Ewels has been in the England mix under Jones but is yet to make his international debut. Maro Itoje and George Kruis are both sidelined for the November Tests and while Joe Launchbury and Courtney Lawes are in the driving seat to start against the Boks, Ewels will vie with Bath teammate Dave Attwood for a spot on the bench. His versatility means he can also cover the back-row which will work in his favour. Cheap NFL JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaCheap Jerseys From ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys AuthenticWholesale Jerseys ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaNFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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