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Paul Skenes fanned 11 across six no-hit innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the host Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Friday afternoon.Skenes (1-0) earned his first career win while making his second major l

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CHICAGO -- Paul Skenes struck out 11 over six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Friday.

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#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Christopher Morel and his bat speed averted a hitless outing and Miguel Amaya averted a shutout. Still, lots of Cubs averted their eyes.

The contrasts were clear on Friday afternoon when the Pirates took on the Cubs.

Kyle Hendricks has looked like a shell of his former self this season for the Chicago Cubs, mirroring the abrupt fall of Jake Arrieta near the end of his career.

The Cubs were blown away by the upstart Pirates, 9-3.

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner missed his fifth straight game Saturday with a tight hamstring, but it's possible the Cubs could have their double-play combination back on the field Tuesday against A...

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the first of four games against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field.