He got one from manager Dusty Baker in the dugout during the seventh inning Monday night. Clement also received some rare offensive support from his teammates as
Clement (8-9), who snapped a personal five-game losing streak spanning eight starts, yielded one run on four hits over six innings. He walked four and struck out two while outdueling Victor Santos (9-5).
"We were just hoping and praying we could get some runs so Matt could get a win," Baker said. "Not a no-decision, but a win."
The Cubs got three hits in the seventh inning, including a two-run single from
"It has been a long time," Clement said. "But it was a big win for us. Whether I won the game or someone in the bullpen won the game, we needed this. It was nice. It's been a long time since I have had a 'W,' and the guys battled hard."
Clement, whose losing streak had equaled a career high, has yielded only 16 earned runs over his last six decisions while receiving 12 runs in support.
The Brewers, who have lost nine of their last 12 games, took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning.
Clark was able to tag up and go to third.
The Cubs squandered an excellent scoring opportunity in the fifth inning with poor baserunning.
"We still could have executed better," Baker said.
Ramirez followed Lee with a double to left-center. Ramon Martinez ran for Ramirez and advanced to third on a flyout before
"We've been through a lot since last year," Grudzielanek said. "It comes down to believing in each other, supporting each other."
Reliever
"I'm happy to do whatever," Rusch said. "It was fun to get in that ballgame. It was a tight one and a good one to win."
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