MLB: Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati 2

CHICAGO, April 22 (UPI) -- Aramis Ramirez drove in three runs Tuesday, fueling the Chicago Cubs' 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cubs also got a solo homer and two RBI from Micah Hoffpauir and an RBI from Ryan Theriot in winning for the third time in four games.

Rich Harden (1-1) picked up his first win, striking out eight and allowing just two runs on three hits and a pair of walks over six innings.

Jay Bruce drove in Cincinnati's runs with a solo homer and an RBI single..

Micah Owings (0-2) was tagged with the loss, giving up five runs -- two earned -- on five hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings.

Cincinnati has now won three of its last five.