MLB: San Diego 7, Chicago Cubs 2

Kevin Kouzmanoff knocked in four runs Sunday, leading San Diego to its ninth straight win, a 7-2 decision over the Chicago Cubs.

Kouzmanoff drilled a three-run home run and RBI double.

Chris Young (4-2) earned the win, yielding two runs and four hits. He also helped his offense with two hits.

David Eckstein added an RBI for the Padres.

Reed Johnson hit a two-run homer for the Cubs, who have dropped seven straight games.

Loser Ted Lilly (5-4) pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing five runs and eight hits.