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MLB: Florida 7, Chicago Cubs 0 (1st Game)

CHICAGO, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Carl Pavano threw a seven-hit shutout Friday in carrying Florida to a 7-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader.

Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs as the Marlins won their 10th game in 11 tries.

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Pavano improved to 17-5, equaling the franchise record for most victories in a single season. His 11th road victory set a Florida record.

The Cubs made three errors and cost themselves further with two mistakes on the basepaths.

Kerry Wood (7-7) took the loss, giving up six runs on 11 hits.

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