Cubs take sole possession of first in NL Central
Lee, Soriano homer to beat Marlins, take momentum into series vs. Brewers
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updated 6:06 p.m. ET July 27, 2008
CHICAGO - Derrek Lee homered and Mike Fontenot had a pinch-hit, three-run double during a four-run seventh inning, helping the Chicago Cubs rally for a 9-6 victory over the Florida Marlins that put them back in the NL Central lead by themselves.
Chicago split its four-game series with Florida and moved one game ahead of Milwaukee, which lost 11-6 to Houston.
Chad Gaudin (1-1) pitched a perfect seventh for the win, and rookie Jeff Samardzija retired all six batters that he faced for his first save in as many chances.
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