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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Scott's hit knocks Cubs out of first          Send a link to a friend

[September 12, 2007]  HOUSTON (AP) -- Luke Scott tripled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros dropped the Cubs out of a tie for the NL Central lead, beating Chicago 5-4 Tuesday night.

The Cubs wasted a bases-loaded threat in the top of the 11th and fell one game behind Milwaukee, which beat Pittsburgh 6-1. Chicago has lost four of its last six.

Down 4-1 early, the Astros rallied and ended a five-game losing streak.

Ryan Dempster (2-6) walked Mark Loretta with one out in the 11th and Eric Bruntlett pinch-ran. Scott followed with his game-winner.

Brad Lidge (4-2) escaped a jam in the 11th by getting Jacque Jones to fly out, stranding three runners.

[Associated Press; by Chris Duncan]

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