Ramirez scores 2 runs in first action since injury

Posted July 03, 2009 11:00 pm

Associated Press

Aramis Ramirez smacked a double high off the right field wall in his first at-bat and scored two runs while helping the Peoria Chiefs to a 7-1 victory over the Kane County Cougars Friday night.

The Chicago Cubs third baseman also walked and lined out to right field in his first action since landing on the disabled list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder.

Also playing for the Chiefs, Reed Johnson popped out, singled and was hit by a pitch. Johnson is battling back spasms but will likely play with Ramirez this weekend in Peoria before rejoining the Cubs in Chicago for Monday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Both players said they felt fine and on target for that return date after their five-inning stints.

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