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Last updated on Friday, August 5, 2011
(PITTSBURGH, PA) - The Chicago Cubs completed a four-game series sweep in Pittsburgh, beating the Pirates 7-6.
The Cubs used a three-run top of the eighth to get past the Pirates with Marlon Byrd driving home the eventual game-winner with a sacrifice fly.
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Blake Dewitt hit a two run homer and Carlos Pena hit a solo shot and drove in two runs as Chicago has won five games in a row.
The Pirates scored all six of their runs in the fourth inning and were keyed by starting pitcher James Mcdonald's three-run double.
Pittsburgh has lost seven-straight.
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