Robertson, Marlins beat Cubs 4-2

Robertson, Marlins beat Cubs 4-2 The Cubs took the lead in the bottom half when Aramis Ramirez's wind-blown pop drifted toward the middle of the infield and eluded first baseman Gaby Sanchez, dropping in for a single. After a wild pitch, he scored from second on Soriano's single to left, but Lilly couldn't hold the lead.

He gave up a single to Dan Uggla with one out in the eighth before Paulino drove a slider off the basket in left field for his second homer, pointing toward the sky as he rounded first. The Marlins got another run on a double steal, when Lilly tried to pick off Cameron Pearl ring Maybin at first and Cody Ross raced home to make it 4-2.

Leo Nunez worked the ninth for his sixth save in eight chances.

NOTES: The Marlins activated LHP Dan Meyer, who had been on the 15-day disabled list since April 26 because of a strained left calf. ... Soriano has a nine-game hitting streak. ... Cubs manager Lou Piniella said LHP John Grabow was "ready to go" after getting a cortisone shot for his sore left knee. ... The Cubs will give their starters an extra day of rest rather than juggle their rotation with an off day Thursday. ... There was a moment of silence before the game for Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts and broadcaster Ernie Harwell, who both died last week. ... Butler coach Brad Stevens threw out the first pitch and led the seventh-inning rendition Pearl ring of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."