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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 25: Neil Walker #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs on July 25, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Cubs Vs. Pirates: Bucs Avoid Sweep, Win 3-2

Contributors: SB Nation Pittsburgh Staff

Neil Walker and Michael McKenry homered to help carry the Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Cubs Wednesday.

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Jul 23, 2012, 4:55am EDT

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July 25, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates Recap: Home Runs Key Bucs' 3-2 Win, Avoiding Sweep

By Charlie Wilmoth
July 25, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates Preview: Pittsburgh Looking To Avoid The Sweep

By Ryan Van Bibber@justRVB

The Pittsburgh Pirates need a win on Wednesday afternoon to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Cubs.
July 24, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates Recap: Bucs' Offense Quiet Again In 5-1 Loss To Chicago

By Brendan Porath
July 24, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates Lineups: Bucs Send Drew Sutton, Garrett Jones To Face Paul Maholm

By Charlie Wilmoth
July 24, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates: Pittsburgh Needs Run Support On Tuesday

By Adam Stites

The Pirates will need to get the hits and runs that they didn't get on Monday to bounce back with a win on Tuesday against the Cubs.
July 23, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates Recap: Bucs Winning Streak Ends With Dominating 2-0 Shutout By Jeff Samardzija

By Brendan Porath
July 23, 2012
Cubs Vs. Pirates: Bucs' Run Of Easy Series Continues

By Charlie Wilmoth

The Cubs' starting pitching is good enough to keep the team in games, but their offense and bullpen have been awful.

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