Pittsburgh Pirates Crush Cubs 12-1 to Claim Series

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Pittsburgh Pirates Crush Cubs 12-1 to Claim Series

The Pirates put up double digits with 12 runs in a 12-1 win over the Cubs. It was the second game of the series and extended Chicago's losing streak to 10 games. Pittsburgh scored five times in the first inning. Oneil Cruz hit a home run in the rout as the Pirates moved to 30-26 on the year.

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