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The Cubs lost first baseman Derrek Lee in the seventh with a sprained right wrist. Lee was fielding a high throw from pitcher Scott Eyre when he collided with Dodgers batter Rafael Furcal.

Barry Bonds was not in the Giants' lineup after playing six straight days. Off the field, MLB fined Bonds $5,000 for wearing wristbands that violated baseball's apparel rules because of their size and logo design.

Morgan Ensberg tied an Astros record by homering in his fifth straight game.

Kelly Shoppach of the Indians, acquired from the Red Sox in the offseason, singled for his first major league hit.

Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter recorded his 1,000th career strikeout.

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