Article posted: 8/31/2012 9:56 PM

Cubs enjoy playing role of spoiler

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The Cubs' Alfonso Soriano celebrates with Anthony Rizzo after hitting a 2-run homer in the third inning Friday at Wrigley Field. Rizzo later added a solo shot of his own.

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The Cubs are relegated to playing the role of spoilers these days. But the way they see it, they might as well play the role well. They did so Friday in a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field, beating the NL West leaders.