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Joe Maddon has magic touch with bullpen as Cubs tie Cards

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Cubs win 6-3, even series

Jorge Soler's two-run homer caps a five-run second inning for Chicago, which beats St. Louis 6-3 to even the best-of-five series 1-1.

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      Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.
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ST.LOUIS -- Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon knew his bullpen would eventually become a factor in his team's divisional playoff series against the St.