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CHICAGO — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.
Backed by six no-hit innings from rookie Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates cruised to a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon.
Skenes allowed only one batter to reach on a one-out walk in the fifth inning and struck out 11 in a dominating effort for his first major-league win.
The Pirates’ offense collected 15 hits which included home runs from Jared Triolo and Andrew McCutchen. Pittsburgh has hit at least one home run in seven-straight games.
The Pirates (21-25) have a chance to clinch a series win against the Cubs (25-21) on Saturday afternoon, the third of four games at Wrigley Field.
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