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Rizzo homers again, Lester tough as Cubs beat Reds 8-1

Published Apr. 23, 2016 12:06 a.m. ET

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CINCINNATI (AP) Anthony Rizzo homered for the third consecutive game on Friday night, and Jon Lester gave a fitting follow-up to Jake Arrieta's no-hitter by going seven innings and leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cubs improved to 13-4, the best record in the majors and one of the best starts in the last 100 years. They also opened 13-4 in 1908 - the last time they won the World Series - and in 1970. The 1907 team went 14-3 on its way to a Series title.

Arrieta threw his second career no-hitter in the series opener on Thursday night, a 16-0 win. Lester (2-1) limited the Reds to five hits, including Zack Cozart's solo homer, and one walk.

Rizzo hit a solo shot - his team-high sixth - off Jon Moscot (0-1) as the Cubs pulled ahead 4-0 in the fourth inning.

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