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Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally  

Posted May 10, 08 7:58 PM CDT in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – Alfonso Soriano had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning, and showed some flair on the bases to help the Cubs beat Arizona 7-2. Kosuke Fukudome's first homer since opening day capped the seventh-inning rally as the Cubs won their second straight against the team that swept them in the first round of the playoffs last October.

After a strong performance by Diamondbacks' rookie Max Scherzer, the Cubs trailed 2-1 when they got to Arizona reliever Chad Qualls (0-4). Mark DeRosa had a leadoff single, Reed Johnson sacrificed and pinch-hitter Daryle Ward dropped an RBI single to tie the game. Aramis Ramirez added an RBI single off Brandon Medders before Fukudome hit his second homer of the season.

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Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally
Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome of Japan, right, celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto, center, and closer Carlos Marmol after the Cubs beat Arizona 7-2 on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally
Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano breaks his bat as he hits a foul against Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Chicago. The Cubs won 7-2.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez during the second inning of National League baseball action on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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