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Pittsburgh Pirates Still Doing Poorly on the Road

The Pittsburgh Pirates did win the season series against the Chicago Cubs, but the final series, in Wrigley Field, left a bad taste in the mouth, losing two out of three on the road. Actually, the Chicago Cubs are one of two teams that the Bucs have beaten (5-4) on the road this season

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Chicago Cubs’ Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third inning during …

Kosuke Fukudome had three hits, including a go-ahead double, during a perfect day at the plate and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Wednesday.

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Fukudome, Marmol lead Cubs past Pirates 5-3

Thomas Diamond received a game ball and a beer shower after his first major league win. Diamond relieved injured starter Tom Gorzelanny and was part of a strong effort by the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen Wednesday in a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pirates shoot for another series win over Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be headed towards a fourth straight last-place finish in the National League Central, but you wouldn’t know it given how they handled the Chicago Cubs this year.

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MLB: Pittsburgh 14, Chicago Cubs 7

CHICAGO, Sept. 1 (UPI) — Neil Walker went 4-for-5 and drove in four runs Tuesday, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 14-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh Pirates – chicagocubs – Neil Walker – Major League Baseball – sport

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Walker, Jones lead Pirates past Cubs 14-7

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled almost everywhere this season — except Wrigley Field. Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each hit a long two-run homer, and Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 14-7 on Tuesday night for a rare road victory.

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Walker, Tabata help Pirates rout Cubs

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Neil Walker finished 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and four RBI while Jose Tabata contributed three hits, two RBI and three runs scored, as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored early and often in a 14-7 drubbing of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Pirates take another shot at ending road woes in Chicago

Pirates take another shot at ending road woes in Chicago

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Big innings burn Bucs in loss to Cubs

After all the misery that the Pirates have piled on the Cubs this season, Chicago finally enjoyed its chance to be on the winning side of a runaway win on Monday. Extending the Pirates' dismal road losing streak, the Cubs pounded the Pirates, 14-2, at Wrigley Field.

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Zambrano goes 5-plus, homers as Cubs rout Pirates

Carlos Zambrano allowed one unearned run in 5 1-3 innings and hit a two-run homer to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 14-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

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Dodgers add Octavio Dotel in trade with Pirates

The Los Angeles have acquired reliever Octavio Dotel from the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander James McDonald and minor league outfielder Andrew Lambo. The Dodgers made two deals Saturday. They earlier got left-handed starter Ted Lilly and infielder Ryan Theriot from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Blake DeWitt and two minor league pitchers.

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MLB: PIRATES 2, CUBS 0 — Pirates hand Cubs another loss

CHICAGO – When they play the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hardly resemble a last-place team. The numbers are almost staggering.

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Pittsburgh Pirates: Keeping Rest of NL Central out of the Basement

This was the year that the Pirates were supposed to climb out of the cellar. Which is to say that they were supposed to be better than at least one other team in the National League Central. But after a decent start, that hasn’t happened

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Pirates’ good week (5-2) a sign of progress

PITTSBURGH – The Pirates went 5-2 last week, which might not be enough to stage a parade or mean a whole lot since it came against a Chicago Cubs’ team that is in disarray and a Philadelphia Phillies’ team that is severely undermanned. However, there were certainly signs of progress, most notably third baseman Pedro Alvarez hitting the first two home runs of his career and right-hander Mike …

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Pirates continue to befuddle Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) When they play the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hardly resemble a last-place team.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Brad Lincoln Earns First Big League Victory

On Wednesday night Brad Lincoln led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, earning his first major league win. Lincoln pitched seven strong innings, striking out six and allowing only four hits and no runs in front of 37,391 at Wrigley Field.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Brad Lincoln Earns First Big League Victory

On Wednesday night Brad Lincoln led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, earning his first major league win. Lincoln pitched seven strong innings, striking out six and allowing only four hits and no runs in front of 37,391 at Wrigley Field. “It’s something I’ve been wanting since I’ve been here.” Lincoln said of his first major league win.  “He’s been building to this …

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BASEBALL: Pirates hand Cubs another loss

CHICAGO – When they play the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hardly resemble a last-place team. The numbers are almost staggering.

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Pirates Shutout The Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) When they play the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hardly resemble a last-place team.

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Pirates Beat Cubs 2-0

When they play the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hardly resemble a last-place team. The numbers are almost staggering. When Brad Lincoln pitched seven strong innings Wednesday for his first major league win, lifting the Pirates over the Cubs 2-0 it was Pittsburgh’s ninth win in 12 tries against Chicago.

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