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Pirates blow 7-run lead, as Cubs rally late to sweep series in Oneil Cruz’s debut in center field

Kevin Gorman
Kevin Gorman
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Pirates manager Derek Shelton removes closer David Bednar after blowing a save opportunity during the ninth inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates closer David Bednar reacts after giving up the go-ahead run during the ninth inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz fields a ball during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz throws to home plate during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds hits a home run during the first inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds celebrates his home run during the first inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo doubles during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez drives in two runs with a single during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the third inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez leaves the field with trainer Tony Leo against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates closer David Bednar pitches during the ninth inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates closer David Bednar walks from the field after blowing a save opportunity during the ninth inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds watches his home run during the first inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz throws to home plate during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz throws to home plate during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz doubles during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates left fielder Billy McKinney drives in a run with a double during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes wipes away sweat after pitching the third inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates manager Derek Shelton watches from the dugout during a game against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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The Pirates’ Oneil Cruz starts in center field for the first time against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.
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Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez drives in two runs with a single during the second inning against the Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at PNC Park.

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