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Dempster Return to Rotation a Winner

Former closer solid as Cubs beat Brewers for first '08 win

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(Newser) – Former closer Ryan Dempster was a winner in his return to the rotation, Aramis Ramirez homered and Alfonso Soriano had two RBIs Thursday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3. Moved back to the leadoff spot after hitting second the first two games, Soriano drew a bases-loaded walk in the fourth to force in the go-ahead run and added an RBI single in the sixth to snap a season-starting 0-for-11 slump.

Starter-turned-closer Kerry Wood pitched the ninth for his first career save as the Cubs averted an opening three-game sweep. Dempster made his first start since May 4, 2005 _ when he was in his second season with the Cubs, began the year in the rotation and then became the closer. He had 87 saves from 2004 through last season.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster throws to first during the fifth inning of a baseball game against Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster throws to first during the fifth inning of a baseball game against Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot celebrates after hitting an RBI-double against Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot celebrates after hitting an RBI-double against Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome, left, of Japan, celebrates with Alfonso Soriano after the Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 in a baseball game on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome, left, of Japan, celebrates with Alfonso Soriano after the Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 in a baseball game on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun makes an unsuccesfull leaping attempt to make a catch on a double hit by Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Chicago.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun makes an unsuccesfull leaping attempt to make a catch on a double hit by Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, April...   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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