Upton, D'backs down Cubs

12:57 AM, Sep 29, 2012   |    comments
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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Arizona got a two-run home run from Justin Upton in an 8-3 win over Chicago on Friday, but it was a bittersweet victory.

Arizona was knocked out of postseason contention for the fourth time in the past five seasons after St. Louis defeated Washington earlier on Friday.

Adam Eaton went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Cody Ransom added a solo shot for the Diamondbacks, who had dropped three of four coming into play on Friday.

Ian Kennedy (15-11) won his fourth straight decision as he gave up three runs on four hits with six walks and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

Dave Sappelt hit a two-run home run and Starlin Castro drove in a run for the Cubs, who have lost 10 of their last 11. Travis Wood (6-13) took the loss after giving up five runs on five hits with three walks in five innings.

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