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Afternoon Box Score: Streaking Cubs Win Six Straight

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Cubs 4, Reds 3

The Cubs have caught fire and are now playing spoiler to NL Central contenders Pittsburgh and now Cincinnati. Tony Campana's first major league home run was one to remember: a two-run, inside-the-park home run in the first inning. Tyler Colvin added a solo shot, Ryan Dempster pitched six innings of two-run ball and the bullpen provided the bridge to Carlos Marmol notched save number 24 as the Cubs extended their season-high winning streak to six games.

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