8/20/08 vs. Reds; L 1-2; (77-49)

Ted Lilly threw seven innings allowing only two hits and two walks. Unfortunately, two runs scored off those two hits. Both were lead off doubles and the Reds managed to move them around to score both times.

Chicago only scored one run on three hits...two by Mark DeRosa...all night. Bronson Arroyo threw 116 pitches through seven innings, but kept Chicago at bay. Two relievers combined for two perfect innings to close the game. They only had to throw 22 pitches.

Chicago's only two threats, in the third and fourth innings, were ended by double plays. They had two runners on in each inning. Ramirez and Soto were the double play victims, both good men to have up in a spot to drive in runs. It just wasn't Chicago's night.