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Byrd's Clutch Hit Gives Cubs Extra Innings Win Over Mariners

Last updated on Friday, June 25, 2010

(SEATTLE, WA) - It took 13 innings, but the Chicago Cubs finally salvaged a win in Seattle.

Marlon Byrd hit an RBI single to score Alfonso Soriano with the winning run in the 13th as the Cubs edged the Mariners 3-2.

Mike Fontenot had a sacrifice fly and Chad Tracy added an RBI single for the Cubs.

Mike Sweeney and Jack Wilson hit RBI doubles for the Mariners, who had their six-game winning streak snapped.

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