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added a two-run drive in the second. Javier Báez had two hits, a memorable infield single in the second and a solo shot in the seventh.
It was more than enough support for Quintana , who turned in another gem in the Cubs' sixth win in seven games. The veteran left-hander allowed two runs and four hits while improving to 3-0 with a sparkling 0.86 ERA since he was hit hard in a loss at Milwaukee on April 5.Kenta MaedaWith one out and runners on second and third in the first, Báez walked on a close full-count pitch that Maeda wanted badly. Aftertacked on an RBI double for a 4-0 lead.
Rizzo went deep with one out in the second, sending an opposite-field drive into the bleachers in left. Báez then hit a bouncer up the line and juked inside to avoid the tag of first basemanLos Angeles manager Dave Roberts argued the call first with first base umpire Chad Whitson and then with home plate umpire Ted Barrett, but Báez stayed on first.struck out looking on Quintana's 114th pitch, stranding two runners in the seventh.
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