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Astros drop series, stumble in Wild Card race
- Updated: September 12, 2016
HOUSTON — The Cubs sucked the prime-time drama out of Sunday night in a hurry, jumping on Astros starter Mike Fiers for seven runs in 2 1/3 innings and cruising to a 9-5 victory at Minute Maid Park for their 32nd win in their past 43 games.
Jake Arrieta (17-6) held the Astros to three runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings, and the Cubs roared to a 9-1 lead after four innings. They scored four times in the third to take a 7-1 lead behind a solo homer by Jorge Soler and …
