A pitchers duel through 5 innings turned into a blowout as the Titans scored 18 runs in the final four frames. The game was close and bordering on nerve-racking until the Titans exploded for 9 runs in their highest scoring inning of the year, they had 15 hits and were helped by a porous Cub defense who commited several errors. The Cubs tried to chip away at the lead and even closed to within 3 to make the score 11-8. But the resilient Titans would not allow the cubs to get any closer, as they erupted for 9 more runs in the ninth inning to send the Cubs home in a poor mood. The Titans were paced by Eric Lockhart who went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and 3 RBIs. On the mound David Averill returned from a back injury and got the win by pitching 5 strong innings and limiting the Cubs to 3 runs (2 earned) and 5 hits. Of course Averill gave up a solo home run which is becoming common place as he has given up one in all three starts. He improved to 2-1. Shane Hockaday relieved and was rattled by the lone umpires' postage stamp strike zone. Cameron Bocanegra followed and after one inning of adjustment stymied the Cubs and retired the final 7 batters he faced. The Titans appear to have turned the corner and are poised to put a streak together. The Titans are formidable when all of their horses show up, and will win alot more than they lose if they play unselfish team ball.   The Titans have Mother's day off but will play again Sunday May 18.