Cubs win, 8-6 over the Reds

The Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds today 8-6 at HoHoKam Park.  Newly acquired left-handed pitcher Paul Maholm made his Cubs debut and allowed one run and two hits over two innings pitched.  Maholm hadn’t pitched in a game since August 17, 2011 because he missed the final six weeks with the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a left shoulder strain.  Jeff Samardzija pitched next, followed by Carlos Marmol, who allowed three runs on two hits, two walks, and also hit a batter.  It's Marmol's second blown lead in his last two outings.  Here's a link on chicagotribune.com for a recap of the game.

LHP Paul Maholm started for the Cubs-Reds game today

Former Cubs reliever Sean Marshall pitched for the Reds today

Chris Volstad will start for the Cubs when they play the San Francisco Giants tomorrow at 3:05pm CST in Scottsdale.  The game will be broadcast on cubs.com.

Only 24 more days until Opening Day!