Cubs outslug White Sox 12-3

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Story Created: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:19 PM

Story Updated: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:19 PM

CHICAGO (AP) - Bryan LaHair and Alfonso Soriano homered to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 12-3 victory over the White Sox on Monday night in the opener of the crosstown, interleague series.
     
With winds gusting to 41 mph the Cubs had season highs of five home runs, 15 hits and 12 runs.
     
Starlin Castro and Luis Valbuena homered and had three hits apiece for the Cubs and Geovany Soto added a solo shot in his first game back from the 15-day disabled list.
     
Matt Garza (3-5) allowed home runs to Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski, but limited the damage to three runs over six innings to earn the win.
     
Zack Stewart (1-2) was tagged for six runs and nine hits, including four homers, over 5 2-3 innings.
 
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