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Lee’s bat powers Cubs to 9-5 win over Brewers

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrek Lee took a curtain call after his second homer, a grand slam that gave him a career-high seven RBIs on a night when the baseball seemed to be coming at a different speed.

‘‘Just some nights the game seems like it slows down a little bit and tonight was one of those nights,’’ Lee said after leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of an 11-game homestand. The Cubs also got homers from Geovany Soto and Jake Fox as their erratic offense showed some spark against Brewers starter Seth McClung and reliever Chris Smith.

‘‘It makes it fun to hit when everyone is swinging the bats well. There are guys on base and pressure on the pitcher,’’ Lee said. ‘‘Tonight is a great night, but we’re right back here tomorrow at 1. ... So, turn the page.’’

Lee drove his 10th career grand slam off Smith in the fourth after connecting for a three-run shot off McClung in the first.

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Cust, Giambi lead Athletics past Tigers, 5-1

July 2, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jason Giambi and Jack Cust know that if they both start hitting more consistently, it could do a lot for Oakland’s chances heading into the second hal.

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Dumars wants new coach by Tuesday

July 2, 2009

(AP) — The Detroit Pistons don’t plan to wait long to name a replacement for fired coach Michael Curr.

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Pistons add Gorden, Villanueva

July 2, 2009

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons wanted to add talent and get younger this offseason.

On the first day of free agency, Detroit did both.

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DONE: Pistons fire Curry

July 1, 2009

DETROIT (AP) — All or nothing seems to be the formula for coaching the Detroit Pistons. Bring home an NBA championship or hit the road.

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Lions get Northcutt

July 1, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

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