Cubs OF Reed Johnson had a two-RBI single with the bases loaded in the fourth inning of Tuesday's 8-1 win against the Mets. Johnson also had a walk as he went 1-for-4. He has hit safely in five of the last six games (10-for-24) with three multi-hit games in that span.

Reed Johnson hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run fourth inning as Chicago sent the Pirates to their third straight loss Friday.

Cubs OF Reed Johnson was 4-for-4 with one double during Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Reds. With Alfonso Soriano (calf) on the DL, the Cubs again started Mark DeRosa in left with Mike Fontenot leading off. Johnson started in center as the Cubs continue to work on hitting with young outfielder Felix Pie, who is batting .154.

Cubs' Johnson goes 4-for-4

Reed Johnson is likely to play over the weekend, as the Phillies will be using lefties Cole Hamels and Jamie Moyer, according to the Chicago Sun Times.The former member of the Blue Jays has fared very well in his platoon role in center field with the Cubs, as he holds a .375 average over 16 at-bats.

Reed Johnson will make his second consecutive start for the Cubs in center field today, according to MLB.com.Felix Pie is still nursing a sore hand, and Johnson is off to a good start as he is hitting 3-for-6 with two RBI so far.

Reed Johnson made his first start with the Cubs on Saturday, according to the Chicago Tribune.He started in favor of Felix Pie in center field, and played well as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI in a 9-7 win over Houston.