Improved Hill pitches Cubs to win

 
Rich Hill struggled with his control but won for the first time in three starts this year, and the Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Friday for their ninth victory in 12 games. [link]

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CHICAGO (AP) -- Rich Hill struggled with his control but won for the first time in three starts this year, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Friday for their ninth victory in 12 games.