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Griffey's 596th HR Leads Reds Past Cubs 9-2

Baker gets first win at Wrigley as manager since leaving Chicago

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(Newser) – Dusty Baker got a win at Wrigley Field while managing the Cincinnati Reds, thanks to Joey Votto and Ken Griffey Jr. Votto doubled with the bases loaded, homered, drove in five runs and made a nice defensive play and Griffey hit his 596th career homer Thursday as Cincinnati beat the Chicago Cubs 9-2 to end a five-game losing streak.

With the wind blowing in at Wrigley for the first time in the three-game series, Votto delivered the key hits and Baker beat the team he managed from 2003-2006. The Cubs won the first two games, 9-5 and 12-3. Edinson Volquez (2-0) gave up four hits and a run in five innings. In three starts now, he's allowed only 12 hits and two earned runs in 15 1-3 innings.

The Reds' Ken Griffey Jr., right, and Cubs catcher Henry Blanco watch Griffey's three-run homer scoring Norris Hopper and Ryan Freel during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday.
The Reds' Ken Griffey Jr., right, and Cubs catcher Henry Blanco watch Griffey's three-run homer scoring Norris Hopper and Ryan Freel during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday.   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
Actor Tom Arnold tosses a ball after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs played the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Actor Tom Arnold tosses a ball after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs played the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17, 2008....   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
Cincinnati Reds' Paul Bako (9) knocks the ball out of Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez's glove as he slides into third base while trying to stretch a double into a triple during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17, 2008. Ramirez...
Cincinnati Reds' Paul Bako (9) knocks the ball out of Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez's glove as he slides into third base while trying to stretch a double into a triple during the eighth inning...   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto connects for a two-run homer scoring Edwin Encarnacion during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto connects for a two-run homer scoring Edwin Encarnacion during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17,...   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Thursday, April 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)
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