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CHICAGO, July 6 (UPI) -- Derrek Lee had a two-run homer and a double Monday to pace the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Randy Wells (4-3) gave up two runs on seven hits in six innings for his fourth consecutive victory. Wells became the first Cubs rookie to win four straight starts since Kerry Wood in 1998.
Kevin Gregg earned his 15th save.
Kosuke Fukudome was 2-for-3 with an RBI double for the Cubs, who have won six of their last eight games. Ryan Theriot had the other run batted in for Chicago.
Jair Jurrjens (6-7) allowed four runs on seven hits with three walks in six innings to take the loss for Atlanta.
Nate McLouth was 3-for-5 with a solo home run for the Braves, who have lost three straight. Yunel Escobar was 2-for-3 with an RBI.
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DALLAS, Feb. 13 (UPI) --
Remaining members of the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA will merge to form a new superconference, college sports officials said Monday.
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 (UPI) --
Actor Matt Bomer, star of the U.S. television series "White Collar," confirmed during the weekend he is gay and has a longtime partner.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13 (UPI) --
Electric cars in China are having an impact on pollution more harmful to health than gasoline vehicles, U.S. researchers say.
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VESPER, Wis., Feb. 13 (UPI) --
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it will not disturb a black bear that picked a drain tunnel to hibernate.
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