Cubs' bats in deep freeze Disputed Sosa home run not enough to top Pirates

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Sammy Sosa had no doubts about the ball he hit to the top of thebasket on the right-field wall in the sixth inning Friday off Piratesstarter Dave Williams.

"From my angle, it was a homer," Sosa said, though umpire LarryYoung at first signaled the ball in play, leaving Sosa at first.

Manager Don Baylor had to fight for Sosa's third home run of theseason. But fighting for runs and hits is becoming common for thestruggling Cubs.

They managed only four hits in a 2-1 loss to the Pirates (3-1).

"Aggravated is probably a good word," Baylor said after the home-opening disappointment before 40,155 frozen fans. "I thought …