Gallagher lets up five runs as Cubs lose

The Cubbies will send young RHP Sean Gallagher to the mound this evening as they continue the battle for the Windy City against the White Sox, according to the Sports Network.The 22-year-old hurler reached the majors and made eight relief appearances last season before returning to make 10 appearances so far in 2008, including eight starts. His most recent action came June 19 in St. Petersburg, when he allowed four hits and an unearned run in six innings, getting a no-decision in the Cubs' 8-3 loss. Gallagher is 0-3 in six road appearances in 2008, including four starts.

Gallagher has strong outing but misses win

Cubs rookie SP Sean Gallagher (3-1) dominated Colorado at times Sunday, allowing three runs and six hits while striking out a career-high eight batters in 5 2/3 innings during a 5-3 win. He did not allow a walk but hit two while winning his second straight start, and left with a 4-2 lead following a double by Omar Quintanilla in the sixth. Michael Wuertz came on and promptly gave up an RBI double to Yorvit Torrealba and walked Ryan Spilborghs before Scott Eyre caught Willy Taveras looking at a 3-2 fastball.

Gallagher beats Rockies with 8 strikeouts