Derek Lee led off the bottom of the 10th inning with his 10th homer of the season, giving Chicago a 4-3 win Wednesday over the New York Mets and saving the Cubs after yet another meltdown by the bullpen.
``I guess we don't do anything the easy way,'' manager Dusty Baker said.
Lee's homer came on a 3-2 pitch from Heath Bell (0-1) and ended an 11-pitch at-bat. The Cubs, who won for only the third time in 11 games, took two of three from New York.
``He just kept challenging me. I'm glad we won. It was cold out there. I'm glad to get it over with,'' Lee said.
Lee Slays The Mets With 10th Inning Homer