Cubs take 2 of 3 from Reds

The Cubs battled back from an early five-run deficit today to defeat the Reds, 8-7. Derrick Lee was 4-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI. Corey Patterson hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth with the scored tied at 7-7. LaTroy Hawkins pitched a perfect ninth inning to get the win. The Cubs are now 11-10. They have the day off tomorrow before starting a series with the Astros at Houston on Friday.