Soriano hits 2 more HRs, but Cubs lose (AP)

 
Nate McLouth hit a tie-breaking two-run homer off Carlos Marmol in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday even though Alfonso Soriano hit two home runs for the second straight day. The Pirates had lost 10 straight to the Cubs and were 0-7 against them this year before McLouth came through with the big hit. [link]

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