Rival watch: Pirates fall to Cubs, remain 1 game up on Reds

Rival watch: Pirates fall to Cubs, remain 1 game up on Reds

Published Sep. 25, 2013 5:45 p.m. ET

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win.


With three games remaining in the regular season for each team, the Pirates trail division-leading St. Louis by three games.
The Pirates, who already have clinched a playoff spot, hold a one-game lead over Cincinnati for the first wild-card slot. Pittsburgh and the Reds finish up with a three-game set in Cincinnati this weekend.

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