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Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Pittsburgh series' win keeps things interesting in the NL Central

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Sep 10, 2007 3:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and a circus catch.

 "Look, this loss isn't life or death," said Chicago manager Lou Piniella, who tried to downplay the result. "We're behind, I understand. One game in the standings? If we play well enough, we'll have a chance to get back on top. If we don't, it's not going to matter."

Pittsburgh Pirates Freddy Sanchez hits a triple with the bases loaded as Chicago Cubs catcher Jason Kendall catches in the second inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Sanchez drove in three runs with the hit, but was out at the plate when he tried to...
Pittsburgh Pirates Freddy Sanchez hits a triple with the bases loaded as Chicago Cubs catcher Jason Kendall catches in the second inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Sanchez...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa, bottom, Felix Pie, top right, Aramis Ramirez, center, and Henry Blanco sit in the dugout as their team bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. The Cubs fell out of first place in the...
Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa, bottom, Felix Pie, top right, Aramis Ramirez, center, and Henry Blanco sit in the dugout as their team bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning of the baseball...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Nyjer Morgan makes a diving catch of a fly ball by Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez in the third inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Nyjer Morgan makes a diving catch of a fly ball by Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez in the third inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Keith...   (Associated Press)
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