Chicago Cubs Explode as Assad Deals and Swanson, McGuire, Hoerner, and Happ All Go Deep in Stunning Power Show
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Cubs Go on Home Run Frenzy With Sammy Sosa in Attendance Rolling to Wild 11-5 Win Over Nationals
CHICAGO — Maybe there was some mojo because legendary home run hitter Sammy Sosa was in the house. Maybe it was because the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field. Maybe it was because Washington Nationals pitchers have made a habit allowing home runs this season — 180 entering the day. Whatever the reason, the Chicago Cubs added to that total Friday, belting four long balls in an 11-5 win in …
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