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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

By Chip Bayers, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 17, 2008 6:46 PM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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

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