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Pie powers Cubs to win in 15

Felix Pie came through bigtime for the Cubs in the top of the 15th with a two-out, two-run game winning single.

Ryan Dempster pitched seven solid innings, allowing only one hit, walking two and striking out five. What is more remarkable is that he allowed only one baserunner to get to the second and he retired 20 of the last 21 hitters he faced. He did not, get the win, however thanks to closer Kerry Wood’s failure to close the game out.

The Cubs are now 2-1 in extra inning games and have moved to 5-3 on the season.

The Cubs go for the sweep tonight at 7 E.T. Rich Hill faces off against Matt Morris.