Filed under: Stream Cubs Cubs Build Big Early Lead, Hold On To Defeat Astros Contributors: Al Yellon Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Cubs Build Big Early Lead, Hold On To Defeat Astros Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email For more on the Cubs, please visit Bleed Cubbie Blue. 1 Total Update Since Apr 12, 2011, 6:26am CDT Follow this stream April 12, 2011 Cubs Build Big Early Lead, Hold On To Defeat Astros By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue The Cubs made an early lead stand up Monday night and beat the Astros 5-4.