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MLB: Chicago Cubs 9, Florida 8 (10 inn.)

MIAMI, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Derek Lee's 10th-inning solo homer Saturday boosted the Chicago Cubs to a 9-8 victory against Florida.

Lee led Chicago with four hits, two runs scored and three RBI. Aramis Ramirez had two hits, three RBI and one run scored.

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Ryan Theriot had two hits and two RBI, while a run scored on John Baker's first-inning throwing error for the Cubs, who have won eight of 10.

The winner was Kevin Gregg (4-2). Aaron Heilman recorded his first save.

Starter Carlos Zambrano left with a stiff back after three innings.

Florida's Jeremy Hermida had three hits and two RBI. Emilio Bonifacio had two hits, including a two-run triple that created an 8-8 tie with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

Chris Coghlan and Nick Johnson, acquired in a trade with Washington, had two hits and one RBI apiece for the Marlins, who have split their last four games.

The losing pitcher was Leo Nunez (3-4).

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