Barrett's ninth inning double lifts Cubs over A's in Chicago
Michael Barrett delivered a two run double in the bottom of the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Derrek Lee went 4-for-4 and Kyle Farnsworth earned the win in relief while Arthur Rhodes was away. Chad Bradford blew the save. Barrett, traded last offseason, improved to .313 with 36 RBIs this season.
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Expos hold off Sox 17 14 in wild Montreal comeback
Juan Rivera hit two homers, including his first grand slam, driving in six as Montreal exploded for nine runs in the second inning to build a 10-run lead before fending off Chicago 17-14. Juan Uribe had seven RBIs for the White Sox, and Tim Raines's number 30 was retired in a pregame ceremony.
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Grudzielanek Activated by Cubs After DL Stay
Chicago's Mark Grudzielanek is activated from the 15 day injured list after Achilles tendon inflammation. He returns to lead off for a lineup that also includes Sammy Sosa back from a back ligament sprain. Grudzielanek hit .314 last year and batted .250 with two homers in eight rehab games, expected to share second base duties with Todd Walker who has 10 homers and 26 RBIs.
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