The Rockies rode a four-run second to a 4-1 win over the Cubs in the opener of a four-game set at Wrigley Field. DJ LeMahieu provided the big blow with a three-run blast. Tyler Chatwood went six innings to improve to 6-and-7. Greg Holland earned his 22nd save as Colorado has won five straight.
Kris Bryant belted a solo homer in the first for Chicago, which has lost its last two on the heels of a five-game winning streak. Jon Lester dropped to 3-and-4.
Game 2 of the series is this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
