MLB: Chi. Cubs 2, Chi. White Sox 1

Jun 23, 05:25 PM

Current Headlines: Ryan Theriot drove in the winning run on a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning Saturday as the Chicago Cubs edged the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

Alfonso Soriano hit his second straight leadoff home run, and Cesar Izturis overcame a fielding error with three hits for the Cubs, who have won two in a row and three of five.

Winner Michael Wuertz (1-2) retired one batter in the eighth to record his first win of the season, and Bob Howry hurled a scoreless inning to earn his first save.

Jim Thome hit an RBI groundout in the bottom of the first, and Josh Fields had two hits for the White Sox, losers in four straight and five of six.

Cubs starter Rich Hill surrendered an earned run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings with two walks and six strikeouts.

White Sox starter Javier Vazquez gave up an earned run and five hits in seven innings with no walks and eight strikeouts.