Ramirez, Cubs down Diamondbacks

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07/21/2007 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aramis Ramirez drove in the tying run and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, and later added a three-run homer as the red-hot Chicago Cubs defeated the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-2, in the opener of a three-game set at Wrigley Field.

Jacque Jones drove in a pair of runs for the Cubs, who have won three straight and continue to put pressure on the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Mike Fontenot had two hits, scored three runs and stole two bases for Chicago, which has won seven of eight on its 10-game homestand.

Jason Marquis (7-5) started for the Cubs and picked up the win, allowing two runs on four hits over 7 2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out three and walked one to pick up his second win in three starts. He combined with Carlos Marmol and Bob Howry on the four-hitter.

Chris Young hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who have dropped two straight and five of six on the road.

Arizona starting pitcher Brandon Webb (8-8) was solid, but still suffered his third straight loss over his last four starts. The right-hander allowed three runs -- two earned -- on five hits, striking out four and walking one, over seven innings.

Trailing 2-1 in the sixth, the Cubs put together a two-out rally to take the lead for good. After Alfonso Soriano and Ryan Theriot struck out to begin the inning, Fontenot singled to center and then stole second. Ramirez followed with a base hit to plate Fontenot with the tying run and moved to second when right fielder Jeff DaVanon bobbled the ball for an error. Jones then singled to center to score Ramirez with the go-ahead run.

Ramirez, who ended 2-for-4, hit a three-run homer in the eighth off Arizona reliever Brandon Lyon.

Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero attempted to call time before the pitch was thrown, but it wasn't granted.

In his last six games, Ramirez is hitting 12-for-25 with a homer, 12 RBI and five runs scored.

Chicago now trails the Brewers by three games. Milwaukee hosts San Francisco later Friday night.

Chicago started the scoring in the fourth inning. With one out Fontenot walked and after Ramirez struck out, Fontenot stole second with Jones in the box. Jones then singled to right to plate Fontenot for the early lead.

Young, though, put the Diamondbacks ahead in the fifth, connecting for a two- run home run over the wall in left.

Game Notes

Prior to the game, the Cubs activated pitcher Ryan Dempster from the 15-day disabled list, recalled infielder Scott Moore from Triple-A Iowa (PCL), placed outfielder Daryle Ward on the 15-day disabled list and optioned pitcher Sean Gallagher to Iowa...Ramirez has 16 homers this season...Young has 15 homers...Fontenot has four stolen bases this season...Arizona's Eric Byrnes had a hit and stole his 24th base of the year.

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Super Bowl 2009, the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Despite the debate that's swirling , Kurt Warner will remain the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, coach Dennis Green said today. The Arizona Cardinals are the +7 point underdog at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com for this Sunday's game.

Green's comment came in a statement released by the team following an ESPN report that Green decided that rookie Matt Leinart would replace Warner as starter for Sunday's game at Atlanta.

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