Fast thinking saves Hill
Published 4/19/2008 by BY TONI GINNETTI tginnetti@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto knew he had to make a quick decision as soon as starting pitcher Rich Hill walked Pittsburgh Pirates leadoff man Nate McLouth on four pitches Friday.
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