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Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1
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The Pirates continued their recent surge, winning for the fifth time in six games, and concluded a nine-game homestand with six wins. The Marlins have lost eight of their last 10.
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Yardbarker on MSNAndrew McCutchen's notable feat is one of few highlights in another underwhelming season for PiratesClemente — a Baseball Hall of Famer — played for the Pirates from 1955-72. During this span, Pittsburgh won two World Series titles. When he won the 1971 World Series MVP, the former right fielder slashed .414/.452/.759 in seven games against the Baltimore Orioles, lifting the Pirates to the title.
PITTSBURGH — After passing a Pirates legend, Andrew McCutchen stood and waved to the crowd. McCutchen hit his 241st home run as a Pirate on Wednesday, breaking a tie with Roberto Clemente for the third-most homers in Pirates history. The homer, a three-run blast in the fifth inning, led the Pirates to a 5-2 victory against the Miami Marlins.
Paul Skenes delivered another excellent start and Andrew McCutchen brought home the game-winning run for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the weekend sweep at PNC Park.
The Pittsburgh Pirates changed their lineup ahead of their next game vs. the Chicago Cubs, who bring in a left-handed pitcher. Cubs will have left-