Thairo Estrada's HR in 9th lifts Giants over Cubs

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Thairo Estrada hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to lift the visiting San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three-game series on Monday night.

Giants closer Hector Neris (6-2) started the ninth with a 6-4 lead and retired the leadoff batter, but Jorge Soler reached on catcher's interference and Mike Yastrzems