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Lee Homer Lifts Cubbies Over Astros

Posted Apr 6, 08 7:55 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Derrek Lee found his power stroke quickly this year. Lee hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, Carlos Zambrano struck out seven in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 3-2 Sunday. Lee connected against Oscar Villarreal (0-2) for his third big fly already this season after not hitting his first homer last season until the 21st game.

The Astros had tied it when Miguel Tejada hit his first homer with Houston leading off the seventh. Slumping Alfonso Soriano homered and made a great throw for the Cubs, and Zambrano avoided the cramping that forced him out of the opener. He allowed two runs and seven hits with no walks. Kerry Wood pitched a perfect ninth for his third save.

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Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood, right, celebrates with catcher Henry Blanco after the Cubs beat the Houston Astros 3-2 in a National League a baseball game on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee watches the ball after hitting a solo home run against Houston Astros during the seventh inning of their game on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Chicago. The Cubs won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Houston Astros' Hunter Pence reacts after being called out on strikes during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Chicago. The Cubs won 3-2.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Backe wipes his face during the fifth inning of their game against Chicago Cubs on Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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