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Pirates Preview: Bucs go for sweep at Wrigley Field

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Triolo celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

CHICAGO — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago Cubs 5-0 on Tuesday for their second-straight win to start the series at Wrigley Field.

Paul Skenes navigated traffic and delivered five-shutout innings and Jared Triolo hit a late three-run home run to carry the Bucs to a win.

The Pirates (65-73) will look to complete the series sweep against the Cubs (71-68) in their final matchup of the season on Wednesday.

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