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CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Billy Hamilton had a keepsake ball from his best all-around game. Hamilton hit his first career homer and Chris Heisey singled home the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, sending the Cincinnati Reds past the Chicago Cubs 3-2 Tuesday night in a game delayed three times because of rain. The game started 19 minutes late. There was a 15-minute delay in the top of the fifth and a 1-hour, 11-minute delay in the bottom of the sixth. Hamiltons solo homer off Jeff Samardzija (0-3) tied it in the fifth. He also reached base by a walk and two infield singles, stole a base and made a diving catch in centre field. Of all those things, the home run was the most unexpected. "Its a good feeling for me," Hamilton said. "Thats not what I want to do, but sometimes, it happens." Zack Cozart tripled to right-centre with two outs in the sixth, and Heiseys pinch-hit single put the Reds ahead as heavy rain started to fall and the third rain delay followed. "I havent had a lot of opportunities lately, but I make it a point to stay ready," said Heisey, who is 4 for 10 with six RBIs off the bench. Alfredo Simon (4-1) gave up five hits, including Starlin Castros two-run single, before Heisey pinch-hit for him. Simon has filled in while Mat Latos recovers from knee surgery and a sore pitching forearm. "Im not surprised that hes been competitive," manager Bryan Price said. "Whats been surprising at times is how much of a shut-down pitcher hes been. Were happy that hes been presented with the opportunity and run with it. Hes been a key cog." Jonathan Broxton retired all three batters in the ninth for his fifth save in five chances. The Cubs have lost five of their last six games, falling to 8-17. The series opener on Monday was postponed because of rain and hasnt been rescheduled. The Reds have had seven rain delays in 11 home playing dates this season, with one game postponed and another suspended overnight. It was another solid but winless performance for Samardzija, who has not gotten a victory in his last 12 starts since Aug. 30. The Cubs havent scored while he was on the mound -- only 32 runs in those 12 starts. Samardzija was in line for a win in his last start, but the bullpen blew a 5-2 lead last Wednesday in a 7-5 loss to Arizona. Hamilton had his most productive game as Cincinnatis leadoff hitter. He scored twice, giving him 12 runs this season. "Every day I come in here, Im trying to do something good for the team, whether its a sacrifice fly or a stolen base or scoring a big run," Hamilton said. "It was fun today." Hamilton opened the first inning with a walk, stole second and took third on a wild pitch. Brandon Phillips sacrifice fly made it 1-0. Hamilton had an infield single in the third and was thrown out by catcher Welington Castillo, the fifth time in 15 attempts that hes been caught stealing this season. The Cubs loaded the bases in the third on singles by Emilio Bonifacio and Ryan Kalish and a walk to Anthony Rizzo. Castro singled up the middle on the first pitch for a 2-1 lead. Hamilton shortened to bunt twice in the fifth inning before hitting his first career homer to right field, tying it 2-all. Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney made the best defensive play of the game. He went up the middle to reach Ryan Ludwicks grounder in the fourth, got to the ball on the third base side of the bag and threw Ludwick out from the outfield grass. NOTES: Cubs manager Rick Renteria was ejected for arguing ball-and-strike calls in the bottom of the sixth. ... Renteria expects RHP Jake Arrieta to be activated and start on Saturday. Hes been sidelined by stiffness in his pitching shoulder. ... Reds closer Aroldis Chapman threw 25 pitches during batting practice. Hes expected to make his first rehabilitation appearance with Class-A Dayton on Thursday. 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"Hes going to be out approximately six weeks. It could be a couple of weeks less or a couple of weeks more depending on he responds to his rehab." The teres major muscle is located in the back of the shoulder. It helps rotate and extend the arm and damaging it causes pain in the back of the shoulder, back and upper arm. Fortunately, Ray wont require surgery. But Toronto (5-3) -- which tops the East Division ahead of Hamilton (4-4) and Montreal (3-5) -- will be minus its offensive catalyst for an important stretch that includes a home-and-home series with the Alouettes and a western road trip to Regina, Calgary and Edmonton before hosting the arch-rival Ticats on Oct. 4. "Pressure is what you make (of) it," Collaros said. "As long as were prepared as a team and Im prepared I think we all feel comfortable out there. "We have a big home-and-away series with Montreal . . . we just have to get after it this week and be ready." Ray missed three late-season starts last year with a knee injury before returning to lead Toronto on its Grey Cup march. "Hopefully we get a similar result," Milanovich said. "Its part of the game, theres injuries in the sport of football and I have faith Zach, Trevor (Harris) and Josh (Portis) will go out there and win games for us. "Obviously its the quarterback and its a different piece of the puzzle you have to replace but all teams prepare for this." The six-foot, 216-pound Collaros is anxious to be Torontos starter for the foreseeable future. "Its not a good thing that had to happen under these circumstances," he said. "But I look forward to leading this team these next few weeks." Collaros certainly has big shoes to fill. Ray has completed 148-of-189 passes (78.3 per cent) this season for 1,824 yards with 15 TDs and no interceptions. Ray was especially sharp in his four last starts, completing 69-of-79 passes (87.3 per cent) for 907 yards and nine TDs before his injury. Toronto boasts the CFLs top passing attack (320.6 yards per game) and is third in scoring, averaging 30.5 points. But the offence has struggled establishing the run as Torontos ground attack is ranked last in the CFL (82.5 yards). That somethinng Milanovich wants to improve upon regardless of whos at quarterback.dddddddddddd Collaros was impressive in his CFL starting debut. After a full week of practice replacing an injured Ray (knee), Collaros completed 21-of-25 passes for 253 yards and three TDs while adding 28 yards rushing July 30 in 38-12 home win over B.C. Pressed into action versus Calgary with little prep time, Collaros finished 16-of-26 passing for 221 yards with an interception -- Torontos first this season. "Last week really wasnt as much a function of him," Milanovich said. "One of the things I thought that hurt us against Calgary was we didnt run it very well or very often so we put pressure on Zach to drop back and make plays. "The one thing Ive talked to him about is just protecting the ball outside the pocket. Youre going to throw an interception now and then, I can live with those, just make sure youve got two hands on the ball at all times." Milanovich will give Collaros ample opportunity to lead Torontos offence. "Ive told Zach the same thing I did against B.C., which was its his game, theres no quick hook," Milanovich said. "Im not waiting for him to make a mistake to put someone else in. "Now if Zach were to not play well for an extended period of time wed always have to do whats best for the team but its his game. I dont anticipate that happening." Those are reassuring words for the former Cincinnati Bearcats star. "It makes you feel good to know they trust you," Collaros said. "I think thats a product of me coming to work every day and knowing what were supposed to do whether Im playing or not." Milanovich said Torontos offensive gameplan will change with Collaros at the helm. The 24-year-old is a much better runner than Ray and the Argos want to take advantage of that. "A lot of the principles are still the same but we may move him around a bit more, we may ask him to do some quarterback runs which makes it more difficult for a defence to have to defend the run," Milanovich said. "His mobility is obviously a lot different than Rickys and well do our best to take advantage of his strengths." Many CFL teams are rotating quarterbacks in games this season to create on-field mismatches and throw opposing defences a curve. When Ray suffered a knee injury July 19 in a 35-19 road win over Winnipeg, Milanovich alternated both Collaros and Harris but isnt looking to do the same this time around. "I wont say I will never do it but generally I like to give the ball to one guy and let him go, Milanovich said. "Coming off the bench as a backup quarterback is one of the hardest things I think there is to do in sports because you dont get any reps and youre cold and then youre asked to go in and win a game. "But thats what youre paid to do and I think Zach will embrace the fact hes going to get a full week of reps." ' ' '