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MLB: Arizona 4, Chicago Cubs 3

PHOENIX, May 1 (UPI) -- Miguel Montero scored on a balk and Gerardo Parra came home on a wild pitch Sunday, providing the difference in Arizona's 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

The Diamondbacks broke open a 1-1 game with three runs in the fourth inning, two of which came on mistakes by Cubs starter Casey Coleman (1-2).

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With runners at the corners and no outs, Coleman was called for a balk, allowing Montero to trot home from third. One out and an intentional walk later, pitcher Daniel Hudson drove in a run on a fielder's choice.

The D-backs loaded the bases again and Coleman uncorked a wild pitch, allowing Parra to scamper home for a 4-1 lead.

Hudson (2-4) went seven innings for the victory, yielding three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five.

J.J. Putz notched his sixth save in the ninth by inducing Jeff Baker to ground into a double play after allowing a lead-off double to Marlon Byrd.

Geovany Soto hit a two-run double for Chicago, which lost for the second time in three games against Arizona.

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