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With a 6-5 victory Friday against the Pirates, the Cubs went up 2-0 in the four-game series.

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski supplied the homers. Ji Hwan Bae picked up his first MLB hit and stole two bases, and the Pirates showed plenty of fight during Friday's game against the Cubs. Shoot, Oneil Cruz even drove one to the warning track in the ninth, giving…

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PITTSBURGH — Everything about Thursday night’s Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs felt a little off.

The pitch that dealt the final blow was also one Wesneski worked to refine last week.

Hoerner has been sidelined for a week and a half.

MIAMI — Eerily similar to the night before, Steven Okert took the mound in the eighth inning Wednesday and the Miami Marlins’ demise began.

Since returning from the 15-day IL in early July, Stroman has posted a 2.87 ERA.

Thompson rejoins the team in a relief role.

Cubs notes: Drew Smyly’s start was pushed back because of shoulder fatigue, and Marcus Stroman will start Wednesday instead.

MIAMI — Another solid start by Pablo López was foiled by an abysmal offensive showing by the Marlins.