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Francisco Cordero blows save as Cincinnati Reds lose 3-2 to Chicago Cubs

Bronson Arroyo cruised into the eighth inning and Drew Stubbs' tiebreaking single put the Cincinnati Reds in position for another nice win.Then Francisco Cordero entered the game.Cordero allowed two runs in the ninth inning as the Reds lost 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, ending a three-game winning streak."That's a tough one to lose right there," manager Dusty Baker said. "We played a good game up until that ninth."Carlos Pena kicked off the rally with his third homer in four games, tying it at 2, and Kosuke Fukudome ended the game with a two-out RBI single into center field.Cordero (2-1) allowed four hits in his first blown save in six opportunities this season. He blew eight chances last year, when the Reds won the NL Central."Just one of those days," Cordero said. "They got the best of me today. We got them yesterday, they got me today. Just gotta put those days behind and look forward to tomorrow."Pinch-hitter Jeff Baker set up the winning hit with a rare ground-rule double a...

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