--LF Chris Dickerson has had a rough time defensively and his average is below .200, so manager Dusty Baker kept him out of the starting lineup. Dickerson struck out as a pinch hitter, the 11th time he's fanned in his last 15 at-bats.
--RHP Johnny Cueto (1-1, 2.55) pitched seven scoreless innings in Wrigley Field last week. He now gets a start Monday at home against the Astros, a team he faced two starts ago, when he received no decision because he walked six, giving up only one run and two hits. He is 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA for his career in five starts against the Astros. BY THE NUMBERS: 20 -- Consecutive saves recorded by RHP Francisco Cordero, through April 26. The streak included his last 14 chances in 2008.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "What we have so far is a six-inning game -- if we can get a lead after six innings, we have been able to close it off with Arthur Rhodes, David Weathers and (Francisco) Cordero." -- Pitching coach Dick Pole.
