The Cubs came out swinging and jumped out to a 5-0 lead after the 1st inning against the Cinncinnati Reds today. The big hit in the inning was Matt Murton’s 3 run homer. A great sign was seeing Juan Pierre triple to start off the game. It really made me thing when was the last time the Cubs had speed at the top order and someone that can get on base like that? I really liked what I saw!

One downside was the showing from Carlos Zambrano. Zambrano only pithed 4 2/3 innings giving up seven hits, 5 walks, and striking out 5.

Source: Chicago Cubs Blog