--In addition to hitting a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, LF Alfonso Soriano drew his 30th walk of the season in the first inning. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Lieber (strained right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 11. 

--In addition to hitting a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, LF Alfonso Soriano drew his 30th walk of the season in the first inning. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Lieber (strained right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 11. 

With right-hander Kerry Wood having worked in four straight games, manager Lou Piniella did some juggling with his bullpen Friday, and his actions were telling. 

With right-hander Kerry Wood having worked in four straight games, manager Lou Piniella did some juggling with his bullpen Friday, and his actions were telling. 

The Philadelphia Phillies may have benefited from an instant replay in the seventh inning. 

Alfonso Soriano hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Friday for their seventh straight win,Soriano's first homer in 15 days and 23rd of the season came off Clay Condrey (3-4). 

The Chicago Cubs are getting used to winning in come-from-behind fashion. 

--3B Aramis Ramirez reached the 99-RBI mark with his eighth-inning grand slam. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Lieber (strained right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 11. 

The Cubs are suddenly doing all right against left-handed starting pitchers. 

In July, the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies each acquired an Oakland starting pitcher to try and help them take control of their respective divisions. 

On his 65th birthday, Lou Piniella found himself in the middle of a noisy celebration. 

Last year, anybody could have had Carlos Quentin for a song.