But the Cubs' starter, Rich Hill, got Shawn Green to ground out to first base to end the inning.
Lou Pinella came on saying that Rich Hill was going to be shut down.
He made a small fortune from the unusual surface gold mine at Rich Hill between Wickenburg and Prescott.
Rich Hill has been the program's head coach since prior to the 1999 season.
Rich Hill once again took the mound, but gave up five runs in the first inning and lasted just three innings.
Thomas was optioned April 27 to make room for Rich Hill, who recovered from Tommy John surgery.
The Cubs' Rich Hill is 3-0 with a 0.41 earned run average.
Rich Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Rich Hill is a city in Bates County, Missouri, United States.
The current mayor of Rich Hill as of April 2013 is Richard Miller.