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Soto Powers Cubs Past Pirates

Big sixth inning seals sweep of Pittsburgh in 7-3 romp

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 10, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Geovany Soto and Mike Fontenot hit two-run homers in Chicago's five-run sixth inning and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh, winning 7-3 Thursday night to run their winning streak to five games. Soto had three extra-base hits, including two doubles, among his second career four-hit game.

Derrek Lee also drove in two runs despite not getting a hit as the Cubs won their sixth straight over the Pirates dating to last season. Jon Lieber got the decision by pitching 4 1-3 scoreless relief innings after starter Rich Hill needed 72 pitches to get through three innings, allowing three runs and three hits and walking four.

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Brian Bixler has the ball knocked out of his glove by Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano on a first-inning stolen base.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Brian Bixler has the ball knocked out of his glove by Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano on a first-inning stolen base.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood (34) celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto (18) after getting Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth to ground out for the last out.
Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood (34) celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto (18) after getting Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth to ground out for the last out.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, left, rounds third to greetings from coach Mike Quade (8) after hitting a sixth-inning, two-run homer off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Matt Morris.
Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, left, rounds third to greetings from coach Mike Quade (8) after hitting a sixth-inning, two-run homer off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Matt Morris.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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