PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates gave up on waiting for second baseman Aki Iwamura to break out of a season-long slump, benching their highest-paid player and replacing him with former first round draft pick Neil Walker.

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Pirates continue to handle Cubs

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PITTSBURGH — Pinch-hitter Bobby Crosby singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Garrett Jones homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Monday. The Pirates were coming off a 1-6 road trip and had lost nine of 11, only to beat the Cubs for the eighth time in nine meetings dating to the final week of last season.

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Bobby Crosby hit a pinch-hit, two-out, full-count single in the eighth inning Monday, driving home Garrett Jones and giving the Pirates the 2-1 Memorial Day win over the Cubs before 20,235 fans at PNC Park.

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PITTSBURGH — Pinch-hitter Bobby Crosby singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Garrett Jones homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cub

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Pinch-hitter Bobby Crosby singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Garrett Jones homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Monday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Monday.

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Manager John Russell announced on Monday that recently recalled utility player Neil Walker will now get the majority of playing time at second, forcing Akinora Iwamura onto the bench.

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Manager John Russell announced on Monday that recently recalled utility player Neil Walker will now get the majority of playing time at second, forcing Akinora Iwamura onto the bench.

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Manager John Russell announced on Monday that recently recalled utility player Neil Walker will now get the majority of playing time at second, forcing Akinora Iwamura onto the bench.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are benching second baseman Aki Iwamura, their highest-paid player, and one of baseball’s worst-performing hitters.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are benching second baseman Aki Iwamura, their highest-paid player but one of the majors’ worst-performing hitters. Pittsburgh Pirates – Akinori Iwamura – Second baseman – History – sport

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Ronny Cedeno was a bright spot for the Pirates on their disappointing road trip.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are benching second baseman Aki Iwamura, their highest-paid player but one of the majors’ worst-performing hitters.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are benching second baseman Aki Iwamura, their highest-paid player but one of the majors’ worst-performing hitters.

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Triple-A left-hander Donnie Veal is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews later this week for a second opinion on an elbow injury that has landed Veal on the disabled list.

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Triple-A left-hander Donnie Veal is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews later this week for a second opinion on an elbow injury that has landed Veal on the disabled list.

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Cubs send Wells to the hill in opener with Pirates

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STATS Senior Writer While the Pittsburgh Pirates have had little success against nearly every team this season, there is one club they’ve routinely managed to beat.

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