Hoffpauir Powers Cubs to Victory vs Reds

Micah Hoffpauir has been one of the Chicago Cubs' hottest hitters. It took the 29-year-old rookie eight years for Hoffpauir to make the team out of spring training and, with a .375 average he's taking advantage of his extended playing time. "I've never doubted myself and I never will," he said. "My confidence is what helps me play the game." Harden (1-1), coming off a poor outing in which he struggled with his control, gave up three hits and walked two while striking out eight. Micah Owings (0-2), undermined by the Reds' bad defense and relief pitching, gave up five runs -- two earned -- and five hits in 4 2/3 innings.

MLB by FanDome | April 22, 2009

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