1.   Cubs starter Mark Clark was just as good, three-hitting the Giants through eight innings and striking out eight.

2.   Cubs starter Kevin Tapani had quite a bit to do with the inefficiency Wednesday, holding the Astros to four hits in six innings.

3.   Cubs starter Kyle Farnsworth then surrendered a single to Todd Hundley and was promptly lifted in favor of Rodney Myers.

4.   Cubs starter Mark Clark allowed one run and eight hits in eight innings.