SB Nation Chicago - Cubs Hold On To Take Series From Nationalshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2011-08-11T16:53:54-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21215102011-08-11T16:53:54-05:002011-08-11T16:53:54-05:00Dempster, Cubs Win Series Finale 4-3
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<p>The agent for Carlos Marmol is sure missing out on an endorsement opportunity. Heart medication. Carlos Marmol pitched out of a bases loaded no out jam to help the Cubs hold on to a 4-3 victory Thursday in the series finale with Washington.</p>
<p>Ryan Zimmerman got the scoring started off in the first inning with a solo homerun in the first inning. The Cubs would tie things in the fourth on a rare triple from Alfonso Soriano. Things would remain tied until the seventh when Aramis Ramirez hit a two-run homer to left to give the Cubs a 3-1 lead. Carlos Pena followed Ramirez with a solo shot of his own to extend the lead to 4-1. Washington wouldn’t go away though as they plated one in the eighth and one in the ninth but fell short 4-3 in the series finale.</p>
<p>Ryan Dempster pitched one of his better games of the season Thursday for the Cubs. Dempster went seven innings and allowed just the one run on three hits. The Cubs righty improved to 10-8 on the season. Carlos Marmol made things way to close for comfort in the ninth but went on to earn his 26th save.</p>
<p>Jordan Zimmerman pitched ok for Washington on Thursday but ran out of gas in the seventh inning. Zimmerman went six and two-thirds and allowed four runs on nine hits. The Wisconsin native fell to 7-10 on the season.</p>
<p>The Cubs will now hit the road for a weekend stop in Atlanta. First game will be Friday evening at Turner Field.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/8/11/2358119/chicago-cubs-washington-nationals-recap-august-11thTim Sieck2011-08-11T11:18:06-05:002011-08-11T11:18:06-05:00Cubs Go For Series Victory Over Nationals
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<p><em>For more on the Cubs, please visit <a href="http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com" target="new">Bleed Cubbie Blue</a>...</em></p> <p>After narrowly losing on Tuesday and winning on Wednesday, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> will try for a series victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a> behind <span>Ryan Dempster</span>. A victory in this series would be the third consecutive series victory for the Cubs, something that they have not managed to accomplish in the entire 2011 season.</p>
<p>Ryan Dempster, 9-8 with a 4.87 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, will also be looking for his fourth consecutive quality start as he faces off against the Nats. In his career against Washington, Dempster is 8-1 with a 2.97 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. <span>Ryan Zimmerman</span> has hit Dempster well over his career, and currently holds a .385 average against him.</p>
<p>The Nationals will counter with <span>Jordan Zimmermann</span>, 7-9 with a 3.12 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Zimmermann is coming off of a start against Colorado in which he earned the win after giving up two runs on 5.2 innings pitched, while striking out eight. In his last game against the Cubs, Zimmermann earned a no decision after giving up four runs on eight hits and a walk over 6.0 innings pitched, while striking out five. This year, <span>Aramis Ramirez</span> is 2-for-3 against Zimmermann with a double, while <span>Carlos Pena</span> is 3-for-3 with a home run.</p>
<p>The weather in Chicago is forecast to be sunny and pleasant, with a game time temperature in the upper 70's. First pitch is scheduled for 1:20 P.M., CDT, and the game will be broadcast on CSN and MASN 2 HD.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2011/8/11/2357424/cubs-go-for-series-victory-over-nationalsHilary Lee