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Soriano, Wood, lift Cubs over Astros 5-1

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Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano is congratulated by third base coach Pat Listach on a solo home run Wednesday during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros.

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Alfonso Soriano finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in two runs and Travis Wood allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings to lead the Cubs to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday night. Dave Sappelt also had four hits for the Cubs.Wood (6-11) gave up four hits and struck out six for his second straight win. Wood has allowed only one run in his last two starts, spanning 13 2-3 innings.

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