Brad Nelson hit a two-run home run to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners in spring training action.
Jeff Samardzija hit a solo home run and drove in two in addition to throwing six innings and giving up four runs -- three earned -- on nine hits with seven strikeouts for the Cubs, who also got a solo home run from Alfonso Soriano.
Justin Smoak hit a two-run home run while Jason Bay had three hits for the Mariners, who got six innings of two-run, five-hit work from starter Jon Garland.
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