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Diamondbacks Take 2-0 Series Lead

Posted Oct 5, 07 4:38 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Diamondbacks roughed up Ted Lilly early on the way to an 8-4 win and a 2-0 series lead that leaves the favored Cubs on the brink of elimination.  Chris Young hit a 3-run homer, Eric Byrnes had an RBI triple, and Stephen Drew drove in two, knocking a frustrated Lilly out in the sixth.

Pitching woes aren't the only thing plaguing the Cubs - their three biggest bats can't get on track: Alfonso Soriano, Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez are a combined 4 for 27. "Nobody predicted us to do anything, yet here we are going to Chicago with a great chance to close out the series," said Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds.

Sources Arizona Republic (Phoenix), Chicago Tribune

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Jose Valverde celebrates the final out against the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning in Game 2 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 at...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano throws his helmet down in frustration after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks to end the Cubs half of the sixth inning in Game 2 of a National League Division...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Cubs' Ted Lilly (30) pauses in the dugout after being pulled from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning in Game 2 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball...   (Associated Press)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young, left, high fives teammate Eric Byrnes after hitting a three run home against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series...   (Associated Press)
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