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Rockies nip past the Cubs
Posted: 08.25.2012 at 3:32 PM
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(AP) - Carlos Gonzalez used his speed to beat out a potential double-play ball in the seventh inning and drive in the go-ahead run in the Colorado Rockies' 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Andrew Brown hit his first career homer and pinch-hitter Josh Rutledge had a two-run shot for Colorado, which has won six of seven.

Carlos Torres (3-1) threw 2 1-3 scoreless innings as four Rockies relievers combined for five innings of one-hit ball.

Brett Jackson hit a two-run homer for Chicago. 

Manuel Corpas(0-1) got the loss.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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