The Chicago Cubs cruised to a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday behind Ted Lilly, who pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings. Lilly (7-4), who retired 10 consecutive batters, struck out four and limited the Astros to three hits before turning the ball over to the bullpen to close out the game. Mike Fontenot had four of Chicago's 16 hits, including a solo home run.

By From Journal Reports OMAHA, Neb. -- The Omaha Royals scored five runs in the fifth inning Thursday night en route to beating the Albuquerque Isotopes 8- 3. The Royals broke a 10-game losing skid, while snapping the 'Topes' three-game road winning streak.