CHICAGO -Alfonso Soriano made up for several miscues in the outfield with a tie-breaking three-run homer in the eighth inning, and Chicago beat New York 5-2 on Friday.
Milton Bradley, who like Soriano has been booed by frustrated Cubs fans, led off the inning with a double, his third hit. He scored on Aramis Ramirezs single, tying the game 2-all.
After reliever Brian Stokes (1-3) walked Jeff Baker, Soriano hit an 0-2 pitch for his 20th homer of the season and first since July 29.
Kevin Gregg (5-5) got the win for the Cubs, who have won seven of 21 since Aug. 7.
Making his first start of the season, Pat Misch allowed six hits in a career-high seven innings for the Mets, who have lost six of seven.
