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Cubs Lose 4-3 in Series Finale Against Pirates
Lowe drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single as Pittsburgh scored three times in the sixth and avoided a weekend sweep.
- Brandon Lowe's pinch-hit two-run single in the sixth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, avoiding a sweep of their weekend series in Chicago.
- Chicago jumped ahead 2-1 in the fifth when Miguel Amaya hit a two-run homer, but Pittsburgh responded with three runs in the sixth to reclaim the lead before the Cubs could extend their advantage.
- Pirates starter Bubba Chandler allowed five hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, while Mason Montgomery earned his 13th save with a scoreless ninth inning, securing the victory.
- The loss drops the Cubs into a tie with Philadelphia for the top National League wild-card spot, while the Pirates finished their 4-2 road trip with the win.
- Following an off day, the Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night in the opener of a nine-game homestand, while Chicago hosts the Braves for a three-game series starting Monday.
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Brandon Lowe helps the Pirates top the Cubs 4-3 in series finale
CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Pittsburgh's three-run sixth inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a sweep of their weekend series.
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Brandon Lowe connected a two-run single to unmatch in Pittsburgh's sixth three-notation inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Puppies 4-3 on Sunday to avoid the sweep in their weekend series.
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