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Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory, Baseball
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RECAP: Cubs Rout Pirates
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Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
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Cubs make history in 21-0 rout of Pirates - Chicago Sun-Times
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Pirates fall vs. Cubs in series opener - Bucs Dugout
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Contreras' 3-run homer leads Brewers over Pirates 6-3, maintains share of NL Central lead – Butler Eagle
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Photos: Cubs rout Pirates 11-3 at rainy Wrigley
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Cubs drill Pirates with help from Alexander Canario
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Cubs' offense a hit again in rout of Pirates - Chicago Sun-Times
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Nico Hoerner powers Cubs to rout, second sweep of Pirates
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Machado, O'Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener
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Chicago Cubs Set Pitching Rotation for Pittsburgh Pirates Series - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in 3 runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6, MLB
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Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds 15-7
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Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card