Pirates rookie pitchers pummeled by Cubs; 4-game win streak ends
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What happened
With Braxton Ashcraft being placed on the injured list, the Pirates had to rely on a bullpen game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. A trio of rookie pitchers were all hit hard, and Pittsburgh was routed 12-2 by Chicago on Friday afternoon.
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