In their first 60 games, the Cubs scored an average of 5.82 runs per game. In their last 10, they have averaged 3.10 — and 21 of their 31 came in jus

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Cubs vs. Pirates with Matthew Boyd on the mound, the Phillies take on the Blue Jays, and the Nationals' Mackenzie Gore will get a start.

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Chicago’s offense was limited against Wheeler as it mustered just three hits and one run against the veteran. The Cubs missed a chance to pad the 3-2 lead they took in the 11th when Dansby Swanson struck out with one out and Pete Crow-Armstrong on second. A series of bunt singles in the bottom half of the frame ultimately sunk the team.

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