Wild-card hopes dimming, Cubs aim to bring out the bats vs. Pirates

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The Chicago Cubs scored 99 runs during a 10-game stretch before seeing their offense struggle in the first two contests of a three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Cubs (71-68) will look to find some pop at the plate on Wednesday night when they play the finale of their season series against the Pirates (65-73). The National League Central rivals have