Harrell, Astros blank Cubs

11:04 PM, Oct 1, 2012   |    comments
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Lucas Harrell struck out seven over six scoreless innings to guide the Houston Astros to a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

Harrell (11-11) allowed just two hits and one walk to pick up his team-best 11th win.

Fernando Martinez went 2-for-3 with a homer and scored twice while Scott Moore and Matt Dominguez each drove in a run for the Astros, who avoided their 107th loss of the season.

Jason Berken (0-3) gave up two runs on four hits over 4 2/3 innings to absorb the loss.

The Cubs have dropped eight of their last nine.

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