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Pirates play the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates (9-5, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (6-8, fifth in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p. m.

EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bubba Chandler (0-1, 3. 12 ERA, 1. 73 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (0-1, 2.

53 ERA, 1. 22 WHIP, seven strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -135, Pirates +114; over/under is 12 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs after Oneil Cruz had four hits against the Cubs on Saturday. Chicago has a 3-5 record in home games and a 6-8 record overall.

The Cubs have a 1-2 record in games decided by one run. Pittsburgh is 5-3 on the road and 9-5 overall. Pirates pitchers have a collective 3.

02 ERA, which ranks second in the NL. The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ ranks second on the Cubs with six extra base hits (two doubles and four home runs).