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DeJesus homers twice to lead Cubs over Astros

CHICAGO – David DeJesus hit two home runs, Justin Germano breezed through six innings and the Cubs beat the Houston Astros, 7-2, on Wednesday.

Starlin Castro also homered among his three hits for Chicago, which won for just the third time in 15 games. The Cubs avoided falling to a season-worst 26 games under .500.

Astros starter Bud Norris left the game after being hit in the left foot with a line drive in the fourth inning.

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