Power surge: Cubs outslug Brewers, hold on for 7-6 win

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    The Chicago Cubs bullpen gave manager Joe Maddon some late-game headaches.

    Three relievers nearly squandered the solid start from Jason Hammel on Friday night. But four homers gave the Cubs enough of a cushion to hold off the Milwaukee Brewers' own late power surge.

    Hector Rondon struck out Gerardo Parra with two outs in the ninth and the tying run on second to preserve Chicago's 7-6 victory.

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