Marquis tosses brilliant three-hitter
Righty gets first complete game since '05; Soriano goes deep
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CHICAGO -- Jason Marquis gave the Cubs exactly what they needed Wednesday night.
Alfonso Soriano hit his 34th career leadoff homer to back Marquis' three-hit shutout and lift the Cubs to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
"What perfect timing for a complete-game shutout," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "He really pitched well. He was throwing just as hard in the ninth as he was when he started the ballgame. It was an outstanding effort. We needed it. Our bullpen was really spent."
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