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MLB: Chi. Cubs 10, Philadelphia 5

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Published: July 22, 2009 at 5:57 PM

PHILADELPHIA, July 22 (UPI) -- Aramis Ramirez and Jeff Baker hit key two-run doubles Wednesday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 10-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

The loss snapped Philadelphia's 10-game winning streak.

Milton Bradley and Alfonso Soriano had two hits and one RBI apiece, a run scored on Chase Utley's fourth-inning error, while Ryan Theriot added three hits for the Cubs, who had lost two in row following their four-game sweep at Washington.

Winner Carlos Zambrano (7-4) yielded five runs -- four earned -- and 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings in his third straight victory.

Closer Kevin Gregg recorded his 19th save.

Philadelphia's Greg Dobbs and Pedro Feliz had two hits and two RBI apiece.

Shane Victorino had two hits and one RBI, and Jayson Werth had two hits for the Phillies, who had not lost since July 7, 4-3 against Cincinnati.

The losing pitcher was starter Jamie Moyer (9-7).

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