Article: Cubs Gain One-Game Lead in NL Central Race

MIKE FITZPATRICK, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
09-24-2003


Cincinnati Reds' Wily Mo Pena (26) is safe at first as Chicago Cubs' Randall Simon stretches to take the throw in the seventh inning, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, in Cincinnati. It was the only hit of the game off Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who pitched seven shutout innings. Umpire Paul Schrieber watches. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

There's a new leader in the NL Central. Kerry Wood and the Chicago Cubs plan to keep themselves in front for five more games. Wood struck out 12 and limited the Cincinnati Reds to one infield single in seven innings Tuesday night, leading Chicago to a 6-0 victory and sole possession of first place.

"We're sensing that ...

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