HEYWARD LEADS CUBS OVER INDIANS

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Chicago Cub outfielder Jason Heyward had three hits including a three run homer and drove in four runs to back Jon Lester in a 7-1 win over the Cleveland Indians Tuesday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Javier Baez also added 2 hits and Ian Happ contributed two hits and an RBI in an 11 hit attack. It was the 7th win in the last 8 games for the Cubs who lead the N.L. Central at 11-3. Lester pitched 6 innings allowing 3 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts to get to 2-1. They will try for a sweep of the two game set Wednesday with Kyle Hendricks (2-1) going up against Carlos Carrasco (2-1). Catch the action on Lite 103 WAKO with first pitch at 5:10 p.m. Central Time.