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The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat. The loss for the Pirates means they lose the series as well,
A back-and-forth series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs was decided by a back-and-forth game at Wrigley Field in Sunday’s rubber match.
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The Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of a series victory after losing three straight and watching the Milwaukee Brewers pull further and further ahead in the
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Cubs vs. Pirates prediction, odds, props, best bets: Free 2025 MLB picks for Saturday, August 16
The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates battle in the second game of their series on Saturday. The Pirates came away with a 3-2 win over the Cubs on Friday, snapping their five-game losing streak.
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On the mound, the Cubs boast strong pitching, ranking 10th in ERA (3.85), with lefty Shota Imanaga (Saturday’s starter) among their most reliable arms. Veteran Colin Rea will take the ball Friday, while Javier Assad gets the nod Sunday.