Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesCubs 12, Milwaukee 11: On Aug. 30 at Wrigley Field, in a game that lasted 4 hours, 9 minutes, the Cubs bounced back from a six-run deficit, fell behind 11-9 and then scored three runs in the ninth to win on Alfonso Soriano?s RBI single to the left field wall off Francisco Rodriguez. A season-low 28,859 was on hand to witness the marathon of bad pitching. ?Anybody else need a nap?? manager Dale Sveum said afterward.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesThe Cubs' Anthony Rizzo is helped off the field by the training staff after colliding with Astros first baseman Brett Wallace in the third inning at Minute Maid Park.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiHead grounds keeper Roger Baird stands on a soaked tarp before the start of the Cubs-Astros game at Wrigley Field.
David Banks, Getty ImagesThe Astros' Justin Maxwell slides safely into second base ahead Darwin Barney's tag.
Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs right fielder Dave Sappelt hits a double during the second inning against the Rockies.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiTyler Greene of the Astros is upended by Adrian Cardenas of the Cubs in the first inning.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiBryan LaHair of the Cubs reaches for the ball as Tyler Greene of the Astros beats the throw to first base in the second inning.
Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRENationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (left) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Cubs during the second inning at Nationals Park.
Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs starter Chris Rusin delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Rockies at Coors Field.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiThe Wrigley Field grounds crew sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiBryan LaHair of the Cubs is mobbed by teammates after hitting a game-winning one-run single at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiBryan LaHair of the Cubs, center, is mobbed by teammates after hitting a game-winning, ninth-inning single at Wrigley Field.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesKerry Wood and his family on Kerry Wood Appreciation Day.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiThe Cubs' Anthony Rizzo walks back to the dugout after striking out in the sixth inning against the Brewers.
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesDavid DeJesus collides with Brett Jackson trying to catch a ball hit by Norichika Aoki of the Brewers in the first inning.
Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs catcher Welington Castillo chases down a wild pitch during the fifth inning against the Rockies.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesRockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu forces the Cubs' Alfonso Soriani, then turns a double play .
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesRickie Weeks of the Brewers jumps over Darwin Barney while turning a double play at second base during the top of the third inning.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesAndrew Brown (12) and DJ LeMahieu celebrate as they score to give the Rockies a 6-5 lead over the Cubs in the fourth inning at Coors Field.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiCubs starter Travis Wood, left, is congratulated by Luis Valbuena after hitting a solo homer in the third inning against the Brewers.
Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE, Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIREPirates left fielder Starling Marte (bottom) slides into third base with a two-run triple as Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena (top) bobbles the throw during the third inning.
Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiWGN-TV Cubs broadcasters Bob Brenley and Len Kasper sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" from the right-field bleachers during the seventh-inning stretch.
David Banks, Getty ImagesA small group of fans in the grandstands watch during the seventh inning.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesThe Cubs' Steve Clevenger is forced out at home in the second inning by Astros catcher Carlos Corporan.
Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs center fielder Joe Mather, right, dives under the tag of Astros shortstop Jimmy Paredes during the third inning at Minute Maid Park.
Greg Fiume, Getty ImagesA Stephen Strasburg fan holds up a sign during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
David Banks, Getty ImagesManager Dale Sveum argues a call with first-base umpire John Tumpane during the second inning.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiCubs second baseman Darwin Barney played his 113th consecutive errorless game Tuesday against the Brewers.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiHeather Santiago of Rolling Meadows sits on a bench outside Wrigley Field before the start of the Cubs-Astros game.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiStarlin Castro sprints to thrid base on a flyout by Darwin Barney in the second inning against the Brewers.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiStarlin Castro sprints to third base on a flyout by Darwin Barney in the second inning against the Brewers.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesThe Cubs' Dave Sappelt rounds the bases on his leadoff homer in the first inning against the Rockies.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiKevin Rock of Bloomington wears a glove on his head after getting tickets to the Cubs-Astros game at Wrigley Field.
Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE, Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIREReds left fielder Xavier Paul (26) overslides third base and is tagged out by Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena (24) during the third inning.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesFirst baseman Anthony Rizzo catches the throw from shortstop Starlin Castro to retire Jeff Bianchi in the fifth inning.
David Banks, Getty ImagesCubs shortstop Starlin Castro makes an error in the second inning against the Astros.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesNorichika Aoki reacts after being caught stealing and tagged out by second baseman Darwin Barney during the first inning.
David Banks, Getty ImagesCubs second baseman Darwin Barney questions a call during the second inning against the Astros.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesKerry Wood and his son 6-year-old Justin on Kerry Wood Appreciation Day.
Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs first baseman Bryan LaHair hits a home run in the seventh inning.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiCubs shortstop Starlin Castro, second from left, talks with his teammates during batting practice before a game against the Brewers.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesCubs shortstop Starlin Castro is welcomed home by Joe Mather after scoring in the first inning.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiA cluster of fans sit together in a vacant bleachers section before the start of the Cubs-Astros game.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesRockies catcher Wilin Rosario makes the putout on Chris Rusin after the Cubs starter struck out in the fourth inning.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesKerry Wood at Wrigley for Kerry Wood Appreciation Day.
Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE, Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRECubs shortstop Starlin Castro (right) signals to Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes (12) to stop on a foul ball during the third inning .
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesCody Ransom of the Brewers slides into Starlin Castro while trying to break up a double play.
David Banks, Getty ImagesA smattering of fans watch from box seats in the sixth inning.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesThe Rockies' Matt McBride is welcomed home by Wilin Rosario, left, and Chris Nelson after his three-run homer in the fifth inning.
Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE, Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRECubs starting pitcher Travis Wood (left) talks with teammates Luis Valbuena (middle) and Darwin Barney (15) during the third inning.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiCubs shortstop Starlin Castro throws his bat after striking out to end the game against the Brewers.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesCubs shortstop Starlin Castro dives but can't get a glove on a ball against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesA small crowd turns out to see the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesCarlos Gomez signals safe after he steals second base as Darwin Barney stands on the bag during the third inning.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesCubs manager Dale Sveum argues with second-base umpire Doug Eddings during Tuesday's game against the Astros.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesCubs manager Dale Sveum watches trainers tend to Anthony Rizzo after Rizzo was injured in a collision at first base against the Astros.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiAstros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte hands a woman a foul ball in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field.
Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs catcher Welington Castillo after catching a foul ball during the first inning against the Rockies.
Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs catcher Welington Castillo hits an RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiDolores Lingvay of Whiting, Ind., naps as Eric Gorny plays a video game before the start of the Cubs-Astros game at Wrigley Field.
Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIREA look at Coors Field during a rain delay Tuesday night. The game was called in the seventh inning.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesCubs second baseman Darwin Barney fields a ground ball and throws out a Rockies runner in the first inning.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesCubs shortstop Starlin Castro looks back at plate umpire Paul Nauert after being called out on strikes in the third inning against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo bobbles a ground ball against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.
David Banks, Getty ImagesCubs starter Chris Volstad delivers a pitch in the first inning Tuesday against the Astros.
Mike McGinnis, Getty ImagesDavid DeJesus (left) celebrates with Luis Valbuena after hitting a lead-off home run in the top of the first inning.
Brian Kersey, Getty ImagesCubs pitcher Brooks Raley delivers during the first inning.
David Banks, Getty ImagesThe Astros' Justin Maxwell scores a second-inning run as Cubs catcher Welington Castillo awaits the throw.
Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRECubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is congratulated by Josh Vitters after scoring a run during the ninth inning.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiBrothers Barry Goldberg, left, and Marshall Holmberg read newspapers before the start of the Cubs-Astros game at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs 12, Milwaukee 11: On Aug. 30 at Wrigley Field, in a game that lasted 4 hours, 9 minutes, the Cubs bounced back from a six-run deficit, fell behind 11-9 and then scored three runs in the ninth to win on Alfonso Soriano?s RBI single to the left field wall off Francisco Rodriguez. A season-low 28,859 was on hand to witness the marathon of bad pitching. ?Anybody else need a nap?? manager Dale Sveum said afterward.
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The Cubs signed second-round draft pick Duane Underwood, a high school pitcher from Georgia, on Friday, meaning they have signed all of their first 20 selections.
Underwood, who is still 17 years old, will be sent to Mesa. The 6-2, 205-pounder struck out 75 in 50 1/3 innings for Pope High School.