It took 126 pitches, but Mark Prior went the distance and the Cubs avoided the sweep at home against the White Sox. Obviously 1 out of 3 is never something you shoot for, but considering that the Sox have the best record in baseball hoping for more than that might be unrealistic.

I'm glad the Cubs won, especially because they missed out on an easy run in the 1st inning. Instead, Juan Uribe saved a run with his acting. Let's break down the play:

• On first, Derrek Lee takes off for a steal with the pitch to Jeromy Burnitz at bat.
• Burny cracks one fair down the first base line and the ball caroms off the wall in foul territory, away from right fielder Jermaine Dye.
• As Lee nears second, Uribe calmly approachs the base with his hands up as if gesturing "foul ball," and Lee comes to a complete stop a few feet after touching the bag.
• After spotting the ball and seeing it was fair, Lee sprints to third but having to regain his momentum, he has to stop there.

Anyone have an idea how to work that into the scorecard? I hate the term "Smartball," but I have to admit that Ozzie Guillen has his players working all the little angles on the field. Maybe "Sneakyball?" Anyway, it was a great move by Uribe in a situation where the runner was clearly going to score - Burnitz made it to second no problem and Lee definitely has above average speed.

Houston is tomorrow, and so is my interview with Len Kasper. Be sure to check it out.

(Originally posted at Old Style Cubs. Please read responsibly.)