Ramirez Blasts Keep Cubs Up on Brewers

He hits two three-run homers at windy Wrigley to beat Pirates
By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 22, 2007 8:00 AM CDT
Ramirez Blasts Keep Cubs Up on Brewers
Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez, right, is congratulated by teammate Derrek Lee (25) after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)   (Associated Press)

Aramis Ramirez blasted two three-run homers last night to help the Cubs beat the Pirates, 13-8, and remain a game and a half up on the Brewers. Ramirez's second homer, his 25th of the season, broke a 7-7 tie in the sixth. Chicago needed the win because second-place Milwaukee beat Atlanta, 4-1.

The Cubs and Pirates played in 21-mph winds at Wrigley, and neither starter lasted three innings. The Pirates' Paul Maholm gave up six earned runs, and Chicago's Jason Marquis was rocked for seven.  The Cubs hit four homers on the night. Heading into the pennant stretch, the Cubs have eight games left, the Brewers nine. (More Chicago Cubs stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X