Alfonso Soriano started in the third slot in the lineup tonight, the first time this season not in the leadoff slot. He's taking the place of Derrek Lee:

Derrek Lee was sent back to Chicago for tests Sunday night after experiencing neck pains from Saturday's game.

"He had some neck spasms," manager Lou Piniella said. "When it's something that's involved with your neck, we wanted to check it out really good, so we sent him back to Chicago. Nothing serious. We think he'll be here (Tuesday). He's day to day, depending on how he is when he shows up."

So far so good as Soriano doubles and scores on a Ramirez single to put the Cubs up 1-0 in the first. Given Soriano's power, this is really a better spot for him to bat.

Update: Marquis singles in two runs in the second off Tom Glavine to put the Cubs up 3-0 on the Mets. Opposing pitchers are now 2 for 15 vs. Tom, and that made me wonder who's had the most trouble with opposing pitchers this season. It turns out Aaron Harang and Zach Duke both allowed six hits in fifteen at bats to pitchers. Both allowed two doubles, and Harang gave up a home run.