Soriano hits 4th HR of spring, Cubs beat Reds

[March 13, 2012]  MESA, Ariz. (AP) -- Alfonso Soriano hit his fourth home run this spring and Paul Maholm pitched two innings in his exhibition debut Monday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-6.

Maholm missed a handful of days early in spring because of the flu. He allowed two hits, including a solo homer by Todd Frazier.

Red starter Bronson Arroyo gave up hits to the first five Cubs batters, with Soriano's shot nearly clearing the scoreboard in left-center field.

Chicago reliever Carlos Marmol allowed three earned runs in his one inning.

Joe Mather also homered for the Cubs.

[Associated Press]

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