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MLB: Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati 2

CHICAGO, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Andres Blanco's three hits and two RBI Sunday led the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over Cincinnati.

His two-run single gave Chicago a 3-0 led with one out in the bottom of the fourth.

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One of three hits by Derrek Lee was a solo homer.

Koyie Hill also hit a solo homer and Aramis Ramirez added two hits for the Cubs, who had 11 hits and won twice in the three-game series.

Winner Ted Lilly (12-8) gave up six hits in six scoreless innings with two walks and seven strikeouts.

Drew Stubbs led Cincinnati with two hits -- one a ninth-inning two-run single.

Paul Janish and Darnell McDonald also had two hits each for the Reds, who have lost six of seven.

Losing pitcher Homer Bailey (5-5) surrendered three runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings with two walks and six strikeouts.

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