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(APNewsNow. Cubs 6, Marlins 1.)

CHICAGO CUBS 6, FLORIDA 1

CHICAGO(AP) -- Ted Lilly struck out 10 in eight strong innings and hit a two-run double, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday.

Ryan Theriot homered for the second consecutive day and Derrek Lee added a solo shot for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing seven of nine.

Lilly (3-2) allowed a run and five hits with no walks. Aaron Heilman struck out the side in the ninth.

Anibal Sanchez (1-3) gave up six runs and nine hits over four innings for Florida.

Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his return to the Marlins' starting lineup. Ramirez entered Friday's game in a double switch for his first appearance since being hit on the right hand in New York on Monday.

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