Ochoa grabs lead in homeland LPGA event

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MORELIA, Mexico (AFP) — World number one Lorena Ochoa fired her second consecutive seven-under par 66 here Friday to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the 1.3 million-dollar LPGA Corona Championship.

The Mexican star, who won her second major title in the row last week at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, seeks her 21st career title and fourth crown in five starts this year.

Ochoa sank her third eagle in two days to finish 36 holes at 14-under par 132 for a one-stroke lead over South Korean Park In-Bee, who fired a second-round 64.

Ochoa, who fired five birdies and an eagle in a bogey-free round, is ready for a weekend chase foe the crown.

"Well, it was a great day. No bogeys, I enjoyed that very much," Ochoa said. "I'm going to for...