Cubs 7, Pirates 2: The offense returns
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Dylan Cease of the Padres one-hit the Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field, but there seemed to be no long-term effects of that game on Cubs hitters Friday night at PNC Park, nor did they suffer any ill effects from some rain that delayed the start of this one by 55 minutes. A varied offense that included a home run and multiple hits with RISP helped lead the Cubs to a 7-2 win over the Pirates in the series opener. The Cubs wasted no time taking the lead. With two out in the first, Cody Bellinger...

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