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MLB roundup: Olivares, Gonzales homer to lead Pirates to 5-4 win over Cubs
Edward Olivares and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, on Thursday night in Chicago. Olivares hit a two-run homer in the first inning. Gonzales hit a solo drive in the fourth, and Jared Jones (3-4) struck out seven in six solid innings.
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NL Central Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 17 | .605 | 0.0 | |
| 25 | 20 | .556 | 2.0 | |
| 20 | 25 | .444 | 7.0 | |
| 19 | 25 | .432 | 7.5 | |
| 18 | 25 | .419 | 8.0 |
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