DeJesus homers twice to lead Cubs over Astros 7-2

By: Associated Press

Posted: Wed 5:18 PM, Aug 15, 2012

CHICAGO, IL -- David DeJesus homered twice, Justin Germano cruised through six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Wednesday.

DeJesus, who tied a career best with four hits, homered in the third and fourth innings and reached base five times.

Starlin Castro hit a two-run homer among his three hits for Chicago.

Germano (2-2) allowed two runs over 6 1-3 innings. He struck out six and walked one.

Bud Norris (5-10) failed to win for the 13th consecutive start. He gave up six runs over 3 1-3 innings. He exited early after being hit in the foot with a line drive and was diagnosed with a left foot contusion.

Scott Moore homered and Jose Altuve had three hits four Houston.

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