
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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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya leaves game against Cincinnati Reds with left oblique strain
CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya exited the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday because of a left oblique strain. Amaya threw to second base on Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s successful steal attempt with nobody out in the fifth inning and appeared to be in discomfort after the play, prompting manager Craig Counsell and a trainer to check on him. Amaya tried to stretch …