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MLB: Chicago Cubs 8, San Diego 5

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Published: May 14, 2008 at 11:57 PM

CHICAGO, May 14 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano drove in three runs and Ted Lilly struck out 11 Wednesday, bringing the Chicago Cubs an 8-5 decision over San Diego.

Soriano opened the first with a solo homer, putting the Cubs in front for good, and Lilly (4-4) lasted six innings while giving up six hits and four runs. It was his third straight win.

Geovany Soto added a two-run homer and an RBI single, helping boost the Cubs to their fifth win in six games.

Jake Peavy (4-3) took the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits in four innings. Wilfredo Ledezma gave up three runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief.

Soriano singled in two runs in the second and Soto contributed his homer in the fifth to give the Cubs a 6-3 advantage.

Soriano has 46 career lead-off homers, third in the history of the majors behind Craig Biggio (53) and Rickey Henderson (81).

Topics: Alfonso Soriano, Craig Biggio, Geovany Soto, Jake Peavy, Rickey Henderson, Ted Lilly
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