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Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row

By MATT CARLSON

Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 07: Joc Pederson #24 of the Chicago Cubs dives back to first base safely after he beats the tag of Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during a run down between first and second during the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

By MATT CARLSON

PITTSBURGH — Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, extending their winning streak to four.

Joc Pederson had three hits and an RBI for the Cubs, who were coming off a three-game sweep of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Javier Báez and David Bote had two hits each. Chicago got back to .500 at 16-16.

Pittsburgh has lost seven of eight. The Pirates have six runs in their last five games.

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