Zobrist, Rizzo homer as Cubs top Pirates 6-2 for sweep (Yahoo Sports)

The Chicago Cubs are threatening to run away with the NL Central. Ben Zobrist hit a three-run home run, Anthony Rizzo also connected and Jon Lester worked out of a pair of jams to lead the Cubs over the second-place Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 Wednesday for a three-game sweep. With its seventh win in eight games, Chicago improved to a major league-best 20-6.