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Beltran almost cycles at Wrigley

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July 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

UNDATED (AP) ā€” Carlos Beltran fell a home run shy of the cycle in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 3-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Beltran had three hits and drove in a run. Reliever-turned-starter Joe Kelly won his first game of the season in four decisions. Kelly allowed three hits and a run in 5 1-3 innings, striking out four and walking two. Edward Mujica pitched the ninth for his 26th save in 27 opportunities.