The Chicago Cubs took the second of three games from the White Sox today, defeating the White Sox 11 to 6. The Cubs tied things up in the fifth inning as Cubs catcher Michael Barrett hit a homerun to tie the game at 3. The Cubs good luck continued that inning as Jason Marquis, the Pitcher, hit a homerun to straight away centerfield (yes, the pitcher.) However, the Sox came back to tie the game on a two run homerun by Joe Crede. The White Sox took the lead in the eighth inning as Paul Konerko hit a solo homerun. The Cubs tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning as Alfonso Soriano hit one into centerfield to tie the game at 6. The Cubs continued to have good fortune, as Aramis Ramirez would drive in Soriano with an RBI Double to give the Cubs a 7 to 6 lead. The Cubs then increased their lead to 8 to 6 as Michael Barrett reached base on an infield single, driving in Aramis Ramirez. The Clincher for the Cubs came in the eighth when the Cubs had the bases loaded and up stepped Derrek Lee, who wasn't supposed to be playing until Tuesday. Anyway, he stepped up with the bases loaded and hit a grand slam, putting the game away, and the Cubs are victorious in Wrigley 11 to 6.
Almost as exiting was the New York version of the "Crosstown Showdown", as David Wright hit two home runs for the New York Mets and the Yankees were playing some terrible defense, as they had three errors in the game. The Mets won 10-7.
The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 6 to 1, evening up "The battle of Texas."
The second game of the rematch of the 2006 World Series was a lot closer than yesterday, but the Tigers still defeated the Cardinals 8 to 7.
The Marlins defeated Tampa Bay 7 to 2 in "The Battle of Florida"
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