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(APNewsNow. Cubs 8, Marlins 6.)

*Theriot's slam gives Cubs win over Marlins* ============================================

CHICAGO(AP) -- Ryan Theriot hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame Rich Harden's wildness to beat the Florida Marlins 8-6 on Friday.

Theriot, a slap-hitting shortstop, pulled Burke Badenhop's 0-1 pitch into the second row of the left-field bleachers to give Chicago a 6-5 lead. It was Theriot's eighth home run and first grand slam in 1,351 career at-bats.

The homer quickly changed the mood at Wrigley Field from angry to giddy. The Cubs had lost seven of their previous nine games and fans had spent much of the day booing Harden and slumping hitters such as $30 million newcomer Milton Bradley.

Harden allowed five runs and six hits with four walks in 3 2-3 innings.

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