Dempster strikes out 12 to lead Cubs over Padres Posted on May 16th
Ryan Dempster struck out a career-high 12 and hit a go-ahead single against Greg Maddux during a four-run fifth inning, leading the Cubs over the punchless San Diego Padres 4-0 Thursday.
Jim Edmonds singled in his debut with the Cubs, who won three of four from the team with the worst record in the major leagues (15-27). NL Central-leading Chicago has won six of seven overall.
San Diego batters struck out 14 times in all, a day after whiffing 15 times against Ted Lilly and the Cubs’ bullpen. It was the most strikeouts in a span of two nine-inning games since Texas batters had 30 last Aug. 19 and 21, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The Padres, blanked for the fourth time this season, have the lowest batting average (.233) and fewest runs (140) in the major leagues.
Trackback URL