SB Nation Chicago - Cubs Vs. Twins: Chicago Avoid Sweep, Defeats Minnesotahttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-06-11T16:19:23-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/28373702012-06-11T16:19:23-05:002012-06-11T16:19:23-05:00Cubs' Ryan Dempster Named NL Co-Player Of The Week
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<p>On Monday, Major League Baseball announced that <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120611&content_id=33136776&vkey=pr_mlb&c_id=mlb">Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster has been named National League Co-Player of the Week</a> along with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Diamondbacks</a> outfielder <span>Jason Kubel</span>. Dempster won two games last week and had a 0.00 ERA.</p>
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a> hurler <span>Ryan Dempster</span> was a perfect 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA and nine strikeouts in a Major League-high 15.0 innings pitched last week. On June 5th, the Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada native tossed 7.0 shutout innings to earn his first win of the 2012 campaign in a 10-0 victory at Milwaukee. The hard-throwing right-hander allowed just three hits on the day and had a perfect game through 5.0 innings before allowing a lead-off single in the sixth inning. The win snapped an 18-game winless streak for Dempster dating back to 2011. Despite a 2.90 ERA over his first nine starts of this season, Dempster had an 0-3 record until Tuesday's decision. On Sunday, Dempster scattered four hits over 8.0 shutout innings to earn back-to-back victories for the first time since August 11, 2011.</p>
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<p><i>Related: <a href="http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/10/3077009/ryan-dempster-outstanding-cubs-beat-twins-8-2">Ryan Dempster Outstanding (And Gets Win!), Cubs Beat Twins 8-2</a></i></p>
<p>The Cubs begin a series against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> on Tuesday.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/11/3079010/ryan-dempster-chicago-cubs-nl-player-of-the-weekSteven Muma2012-06-10T16:11:46-05:002012-06-10T16:11:46-05:00Cubs Vs. Twins Final Score: Chicago Wins 8-2, Avoids Sweep
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<p>Behind a gem of a pitching performance from <span>Ryan Dempster</span> and some timely hitting, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> 8-2 on Sunday afternoon to avoid a weekend sweep. The veteran pitcher was dealing all afternoon, giving the Cubs eight exceptional innings before letting the bullpen finish off the game.</p>
<p>If Dempster had accumulated fewer than 117 pitches in the first eight innings, he likely would have been given the chance to finish off the shutout. One certainly can't complain with his work on Sunday, though, as the 35-year-old allowed just four hits and zero walks over his eight shutout innings.</p>
<p>James Russell didn't fare nearly as well in relief, allowing the Twins to load the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth after an error by <span>Ian Stewart</span> put the lead-off man on base. Luckily he had breathing room to work with, as the lefty ultimately allowed two runs before getting the final out. </p>
<p>The top of the batting order did its part on Sunday, as <span>Reed Johnson</span> and <span>Starlin Castro</span> combined to get on base seven times and score six runs, plus <span>David DeJesus</span> had three RBI as the No. 3 hitter. Minnesota's <span>Joe Mauer</span> went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, the first time he's had three or more strikeouts in a game since 2009.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/10/3076886/cubs-twins-final-score-recap-mlb-2012Satchel Price2012-06-10T14:33:36-05:002012-06-10T14:33:36-05:00Cubs Vs. Twins Score Update: Chicago Leads 1-0 As Ryan Dempster Deals
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> are leading 1-0 over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> through five innings on Sunday afternoon as starter <span>Ryan Dempster</span> is in the midst of another exceptional outing. The Cubs' offense continues to stumble, but that hasn't been an issue so far with Dempster dealing.</p>
<p>Through five innings, the Cubs starter has allowed just three hits and zero runs, striking out five batters while handing out one walk. He's now pitched 12 consecutive scoreless innings after shutting out the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Brewers</a> over seven innings in his past start.</p>
<p>The Cubs have mustered just two hits so far, but they came at the right times. Following a lead-off single by <span>Reed Johnson</span> in the first inning, <span>Alfonso Soriano</span> hit an RBI double with two outs to put Chicago ahead. Since then, the Cubs haven't gotten a single hit, though.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/10/3076774/cubs-twins-score-mlb-2012Satchel Price2012-06-10T11:27:18-05:002012-06-10T11:27:18-05:00Cubs Vs. Twins Lineups: David DeJesus Batting Third Again On Sunday
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<p><a style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> manager Dale Sveum has been fishing for any solution to jump start the team's season, and his latest tactic as far as the batting order goes is to stick one-time leadoff hitter </span><span>David DeJesus</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> in the three-hole. It's as good of an idea as any, as DeJesus has been one of the team's most consistent hitters all year.</span></p>
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<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Reed Johnson</span>, LF</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Starlin Castro</span>, SS</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;">David DeJesus, RF</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Alfonso Soriano</span>, DH</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Jeff Baker</span>, 1B</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Joe Mather</span>, CF</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Darwin Barney</span>, 2B</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Ian Stewart</span>, 3B</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Koyie Hill</span>, C</span></font></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Denard Span</span>, CF</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Ben Revere</span>, RF</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Joe Mauer</span>, DH</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Josh Willingham</span>, LF</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Justin Morneau</span>, 1B</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Trevor Plouffe</span>, 3B</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Brian Dozier</span>, SS</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Drew Butera</span>, C</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Jamey Carroll</span>, 2B</span></span></li>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/10/3076509/cubs-vs-twins-lineups-mlbJordan Sargent2012-06-10T06:00:17-05:002012-06-10T06:00:17-05:00Cubs Vs. Twin Preview: Chicago Aims To Break 4-Game Skid On Sunday
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> (19-40) have lost 8 of their last 9 games, but they hope to end that trend in their upcoming matinee interleague game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> (24-34).</p>
<p>Chicago lost the first two games of the series -- the team's first foray into an American League park -- and has now not won since their June 5 blastoff against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a> when they won 10-0. The team has scored an average of 3.5 runs per game over their latest losing streak -- just a tick down from their season average of 3.6 -- but they have allowed an average of 7.8 runs per game.</p>
<p>The Cubs do have a pitcher with the ability to reverse that number on the mound Sunday as SP <span>Ryan Dempster</span> and his sparkling 2.59 ERA looks for his second win of the season.</p>
<p><b>Game Time:</b> Sunday, June 10, 1:10 p.m. CDT</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Target Field, Minneapolis, MN</p>
<p><b>Broadcast:</b> WGN (television), WGN 720 AM (radio)</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/10/3075849/cubs-vs-twin-previewBradley Woodrum2012-06-09T16:38:17-05:002012-06-09T16:38:17-05:00Cubs Vs. Twins Score Update: Chicago Falls 11-3
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<p>A difficult season continues to show no signs of letting up, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> fell to their fourth consecutive loss with an 11-3 defeat against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>. The Cubs trailed 8-0 after four innings and only managed to score when the game was well out of hand. The Cubs will look to avoid getting swept on Sunday.</p>
<p><span>Jeff Samardzija</span> really struggled on the mound in the loss, allowing nine hits and eight earned runs in just 3.2 innings. While Samardzija didn't have his normal stuff, <span>Scott Diamond</span> was very impressive for the Twins, pitching six scoreless innings and improving his record to 5-1 this season.</p>
<p><span>Alfonso Soriano</span> did most of the damage at the plate for the Cubs, driving in two runs on his 12th homer of the season. <span>Reed Johnson</span> drove in the other run in the loss. <span>Trevor Plouffe</span> drove in four runs for Minnesota, while <span>Joe Mauer</span> went 3/4 with two RBI's.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/9/3075318/cubs-vs-twins-score-update-chicago-falls-11-3Max Mandel2012-06-09T15:43:14-05:002012-06-09T15:43:14-05:00Cubs Vs. Twins Score Update: Chicago Continues To Struggle
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<p>On the heels of a three-game losing streak, things seem to be getting worse for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a>, as they trail the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>, 11-1, through six innings on Saturday.</p>
<p>The Twins have scored in four of the six innings, including a six-run fourth inning that pushed the lead to 8-0. <span>Trevor Plouffe</span> has been terrific at the plate for the Twins, recording two hits, including a home-run, and driving in four runs to help give Minnesota the comfortable lead. <span>Joe Mauer</span> has three hits and has driven in two runs.</p>
<p>The Cubs lone run of the game was driven in by <span>Reed Johnson</span>, who has two hits so far. <span>Jeff Samardzija</span> really struggled on the mound, allowing eight earned runs in just 3.2 innings. Samardzija gave up nine hits and really labored throughout the 3.2 innings.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2012/6/9/3075262/cubs-vs-twins-score-update-chicago-continues-to-struggleMax Mandel2012-06-09T11:10:27-05:002012-06-09T11:10:27-05:00Cubs Vs. Twins Lineups: Minnesota Puts Trio Of Lefties At Top Of Lineup On Saturday
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<p>The <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Chicago Cubs</a> have lost three straight games and are just 1-7 in the month of June, and they will try to stop a suddenly hot <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> team (8-2 in last 10 games) on Saturday afternoon. <span>Jeff Samardzija</span> (5-3, 3.13 ERA) is on the mound for the Cubs, while the Twins turn to <span>Scott Diamond</span> (4-1, 1.86 ERA). Here are the lineups for the Cubs and Twins on Saturday:</p>
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<p>1. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=johnsre02&year=Career&t=b">Reed Johnson (R) LF</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=johnsre02&year=Career&t=b"></a>2. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=castrst01&year=Career&t=b">Starlin Castro (R) SS</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=castrst01&year=Career&t=b"></a>3. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=dejesda01&year=Career&t=b">David DeJesus (L) RF</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=dejesda01&year=Career&t=b"></a>4. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=soriaal01&year=Career&t=b">Alfonso Soriano (R) DH</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=soriaal01&year=Career&t=b"></a>5. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bakerje03&year=Career&t=b">Jeff Baker (R) 1B</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=bakerje03&year=Career&t=b"></a>6. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=mathejo02&year=Career&t=b">Joe Mather (R) CF</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=mathejo02&year=Career&t=b"></a>7. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=clevest01&year=Career&t=b">Steve Clevenger (L) C</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=clevest01&year=Career&t=b"></a>8. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=barneda01&year=Career&t=b">Darwin Barney (R) 2B</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=barneda01&year=Career&t=b"></a>9. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=stewaia01&year=Career&t=b">Ian Stewart (L) 3B</a></p>
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<p>1. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=spande01&year=Career&t=b">Denard Span (L) CF</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=spande01&year=Career&t=b"></a>2. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=reverbe01&year=Career&t=b">Ben Revere (L) RF</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=reverbe01&year=Career&t=b"></a>3. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=mauerjo01&year=Career&t=b">Joe Mauer (L) C</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=mauerjo01&year=Career&t=b"></a>4. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=willijo03&year=Career&t=b">Josh Willingham (R) LF</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=willijo03&year=Career&t=b"></a>5. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=morneju01&year=Career&t=b">Justin Morneau (L) 1B</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=morneju01&year=Career&t=b"></a>6. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=doumiry01&year=Career&t=b">Ryan Doumit (S) DH</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=doumiry01&year=Career&t=b"></a>7. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=plouftr01&year=Career&t=b">Trevor Plouffe (R) 3B</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=plouftr01&year=Career&t=b"></a>8. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=doziebr01&year=Career&t=b">Brian Dozier (R) SS</a></p>
<p><a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=doziebr01&year=Career&t=b"></a>9. <a title="Click to view split stats on baseball-reference" target="bref" href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=carroja01&year=Career&t=b">Jamey Carroll (R) 2B</a></p>
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<p><b>Game date/time: </b>Saturday, June 9, 1:10 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Target Field, Minneapolis, MN</p>
<p><b>TV: </b>CSN-Chicago</p>
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