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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs young hitters have received virtually all the attention late this summer. Thomas Chabot Senators Jersey . But its been the organizations pitching prospects, led by Kyle Hendricks, who have experienced instant success in the big leagues. Hendricks, who didnt reach the majors until July, kept up his impressive rookie season, pitching seven strong innings as the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 Wednesday night for a sweep. Hendricks (7-2) allowed one run and seven hits. He walked none, struck out four and now has a 2.28 ERA. The right-hander bounced back nicely from his last start where he allowed four runs in six innings in an 11-1 loss at Toronto. "I came in just trying to learn and see what big league hitters and big league baseball, overall, was all about," Hendricks said. "Ive definitely learned a ton and Ive been able to have success, too, and thats ultimately what I was hoping for." The 24-year-old now has to be considered one of the teams top prospects, along with everyday players Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Jorge Soler. "I think we have a lot of great building blocks going forward," Hendricks said. "To be a part of that, Im honoured." Chris Valaika, Ryan Kalish and Luis Valbuena each had a run-scoring hit as the Cubs won their third straight. They improved to 38-36 at Wrigley Field despite being 16 games under .500 overall. Hector Rondon pitched the ninth for his 25th save in 29 chances. Daniel Corcino (0-1) lost in his second big league start. The Reds have dropped four in a row overall. They scored just one run in the three-game series against the Cubs, and were held to one hit in a shutout loss Tuesday night. "Its been a tough road trip to this point," Cincinnati manager Bryan Price said. "Were 1-5, scored 10 runs in six games, five of those in our one win. Yeah, weve struggled to score." The Reds, with a makeshift lineup of mostly backups and September call-ups, didnt waste any time jumping on top. Leadoff batter Kristopher Negron started the game with a double and later scored on a grounder by Yorman Rodriguez. But that was all the Reds could manage. Their best scoring opportunity after the opening inning came in the seventh when, with two on and two out, Negron hit a liner toward the left-field wall that Chris Coghlan caught before running and jumping into the ivy. "I didnt think that was going to stay in when he first hit it," Hendricks said. "Coghlan, what can I say? I mean, going back, jumping up there, he saved the game, really." The Cubs scored twice in the second. Soler walked and later scored on a single by Valaika. Kalish hit a double to centre that appeared to score two runners, but Valaika was sent back to third when the ball was lost in the ivy for a ground-rule double. TRAINERS ROOM Reds: 1B Joey Votto (left knee) continues to make progress and the hope is he can return to the lineup before the end of the season. Cubs: CF-2B Arismendy Alcantara missed a second straight game with a mild sprain of the right wrist. He is listed as day-to-day. UP NEXT Reds: Off on Thursday before continuing the road trip Friday night in St. Louis. LHP David Holmberg (1-1, 6.00) pitches the opener for the Reds. Cubs: Host the NL West-leading Los Angeles on Thursday in the first of a four-game series. LHP Tsuyoshi Wada (4-3, 3.34) takes on RHP Zack Greinke (15-8, 2.64) in the opener. WAITING FOR THE CALL Bryant was honoured before the game for being picked the Cubs minor league player of the years, but admitted that he would have preferred to make his first appearance at Wrigley this year in uniform. "I guess its bittersweet," he said. "Its always been my dream to play in the big leagues and I sure hope that day comes some time soon." Bryant wasnt among the minor leaguers promoted when rosters expanded Sept. 1 and hell probably begin next season in the minors as well. That way the Cubs can gain an extra year before he becomes eligible for arbitration and free agency. Splitting time between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa, the 22-year-old hit a combined .325 with 43 homers (most in the minors) and 110 RBIs. Mark Borowiecki Jersey . Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, Fiorentina levelled on aggregate in the 14th minute when Joaquin Sanchez Rodriguez headed back a long ball from David Pizarro and Pasqual smashed home an angled volley. Christian Jaros Senators Jersey . -- Terry Francona likened the atmosphere at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday to a playoff game in October. http://www.senatorssale.com/authentic-mark-borowiecki-senators-jersey/ . Long snapper Patrick Mannelly announced Friday that he is retiring after a 16-year-career with the Bears, a span in which he played in a team record 245 games and snapped the ball 2,282 times.Yorkshire seamers David Willey and Liam Plunkett are waiting to hear which of them will play in Englands opening World Twenty20 game against West Indies on Wednesday. Coverage of Englands Super 10 Group 1 match in India starts at 1.30pm on Sky Sports 2 HD.Ten places in the first-choice XI are all-but assured, leaving one bowling slot to be debated prior to the clash in Mumbai.Uncapped spinner Liam Dawson may well get that place in the team when captain Eoin Morgans side move on to Delhi next week but England do not expect as much turn at the Wankhede Stadium and will choose between the pace pair. James Cole looks ahead to Englands World Twenty20 opener with the West Indies I have an idea in my head. You can keep guessing, Morgan said, when questioned by the media about the selection issue.We have a strong squad of 15, which is the biggest bonus coming into this tournament because the team will change throughout moving from Mumbai to Delhi and potentially on from there.Plunkett is an important player in the squad, with his extra bit of height and different trajectory to everyone else. David Willey got a hat-trick against his England team-mates on Monday as he played for a Mumbai team to get some match practice Wills swings it up front, comes back into the middle and bowls change-ups. He has a canny knack of taking wickets and thats something that weve struggled doing for a while.Thats one of his strengths.England, winners of this competition in 2010, are looking to improve upon their recent tournament form, having exited at the group stage at the previous World T20 and last years World Cup.Morgan has a young, vibrant side at his disposal this time - with six of the travelling party taking part in their first global event - and senses a sea change in their approach. Chris Tierney Jersey. England cricketers Liam Dawson, Liam Plunkett, Chris Jordan and Jos Buttler play football during training on Tuesday I think this feels different, he said on the eve of the match.Weve a different group of players. Its a new energy. Its an exciting time for English cricket, given the talent that we have in our group, and the attitude in taking the game to the opposition. It certainly feels different in that regard.The West Indies have had a turbulent build-up even by their own standards with a pay dispute, squad withdrawals, Andre Russell under investigation for missed doping tests and star spinner Sunil Narine suspended with an illegal action. West Indies captain Darren Sammy insists his team are ready to take on England But captain Darren Sammy said: We as a team have supported Russell and we are confident he will be taking part in the full tournament and having an impact like hes done in all the last four tournaments he has played around the world. England captain Eoin Morgan says the squad is in a confident mood He added: As a team, we always have setbacks. We can use that as motivation to go out and play well. When we play well, no other team can match it... the vibes we bring.The West Indies will be ready to take on England. Were all fired up. It was the same feeling when we went to Sri Lanka and won it (in 2012).New Zealand shocked hosts and favourites India by beating them by 47 runs on Tuesday while Pakistan play Bangladesh in Kolkata ahead of Englands game.Sky Sports is the only place you can watch all 35 games in 27 days of the 2016 ICC World T20. Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. ' ' '