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Cubs clinch NL Central baseball title
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CINCINNATI, United States (AFP) — The Chicago Cubs clinched the National League Central division title on Friday with a 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, coupled with Milwaukee's loss to San Diego.
Alfonso Soriano blasted a leadoff homer and gunned down a runner at the plate as the Cubs defeated the Reds and reduced their magic number for claiming the division crown from the chasing Brewers to one.
When the Brewers fell 6-3 to the San Diego Padres later Friday, the division belonged to the Cubs.
Carlos Zambrano threw seven scoreless innings and Derrek Lee blasted a two-run homer for the Cubs, who improved to 84-76 and clinched the division crown for the first time since 2003.
After being swept by the lowly Florida Marlins, Chicago needed a strong...
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