Pirates look to make it two in a row against Nats

Sep 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (39) takes a throw at second base to record a force-out of Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez (26) during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Credit the Pittsburgh Pirates with a short memory. One day after being no-hit…

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MLB roundup: Cubs combine to no-hit Pirates

Sep 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge (37) celebrates teams win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Shota Imanaga threw the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter as the host Chicago Cubs recorded a 12-0 victory over the Pittsburgh…

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets his fourth crack at Cubs

Aug 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Rookie sensation Paul Skenes faces the Chicago Cubs for the fourth time this season when he takes the mound for the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates…

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Scorching-hot Cubs welcome scuffling Pirates

Sep 1, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs are piling up runs and winning games in impressive fashion. The Cubs…

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Guardians look to take advantage of Pirates’ generosity

Aug 1, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively (39) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Guardians overcame a late three-run deficit this week to once again find themselves in sole possession of first place in…

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Bethancourt (7 RBIs) helps rally Cubs to 14-10 win over Pirates

Aug 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs center tfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (rear) greets catcher Christian Bethancourt (60) crossing home plate on a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single…

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Cubs pummel Pirates for second straight game

Aug 27, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits a two run home run against he Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson each hit two-run homers during a five-run fourth inning and the visiting Chicago Cubs remained…

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Jared Jones looks to cool off Cubs in Pirates return

Jul 3, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (37) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Paul Skenes won’t be the only star rookie to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series this week…

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Speedy Cubs put up 18 runs, blow out Pirates

Aug 26, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) steals third base against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong headlined a historic night on the basepaths for the visiting Chicago Cubs, who…

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Reds going for series split in finale with Pirates

Aug 24, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De la Cruz (44) rounds third base en route to scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports After a solid effort on the mound and at the plate in a big win on…

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