Lee's HR helps Cubs spoil Baker's return (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Tue, 04/15/2008 - 22:16

Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee, left, celebrates with teammates Ryan Theriot, center, and Mike Fontenot, right, after Lee hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds during an MLB baseball game in Chicago on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.<br /><br />

Dusty Baker knew exactly what to look for when he returned to Wrigley Field.

"The first thing you do when you get here, you check the wind," he said. It was blowing out. Derrek Lee hit a three-run homer and started a pivotal double play to help the Chicago Cubs beat their former manager and his Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on a blustery Tuesday night.


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