Nate McLouth helps Pirates end losing streak to Cubs

 
* Pittsburgh 7, at Chicago Cubs 6: Nate McLouth hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning to help the Pirates end a 10-game losing streak to the Cubs. [link]

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