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Brewers beaten by Cubs in series finale; division lead cut to 3 games
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Ian Happ becoming a legitimate leadoff option for Cubs - Chicago Sun-Times
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How David Ross helped Ian Happ succeed in the leadoff spot - Marquee Sports Network
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Ian Happ: Chicago Cubs leadoff man looking for luck to turn
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Pirates 8, Cubs 6: Wake me up when September ends - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs: The numbers behind Ian Happ's breakout
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Red Sox bullpen blows third straight lead in 6-5 loss to Cubs at Wrigley Field
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Cubs Ian Happ lead-off home run first pitch of MLB season (video) - Sports Illustrated
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Sullivan: How have the Chicago Cubs slipped in the NL Central? Jet lag, air pollution, rain delays, and a breakdown in all 3 phases of the game.
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Joc Pederson, Ian Happ leading way for Cubs