Lowe good, but Marquis perfect …

Through three innings, that is. Cubs got a leadoff homer from Alfonso Soriano, making him the first man in major-league history to have at least three seasons with at least seven leadoff homers, and that is the difference so far. D-Lowe also has walked a couple of batters. Marquis has yet to allow a baserunner. … Martin is fine, by the way. He did some activities on the field and was deemed ready for action. Grady said no precautions are needed … Cubs 1, Dodgers 0, top 4