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Soriano powers Cubs

HOUSTON – Alfonso Soriano finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in two runs, and Travis Wood allowed one run in 72⁄3 innings to lead the Cubs to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday night.

Dave Sappelt had four hits for the Cubs.

Wood (6-11) gave up four hits and struck out six for his second straight win. Wood has allowed only one run in his last two starts, spanning 132⁄3 innings.

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