CUBS BLANK PIRATES IN SERIES OPENER

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Jon Lester combined with three relievers on a 5-0 4 hit shutout Monday night  over the Pittsburgh Pirates in game 1 of their four game series at PNC Park. Kyle Schwarber backed up the Cub pitching with 2 hits and 2 RBI in the win, which snapped a two game losing streak for the Cubs. The win also puts the Cubs at 10 games over .500 at 32-22 leading the NL Central. The two teams get together again Tuesday night with Jose Quintana (0-0) making his first start of the season after being on Injured Reserve and Stephen Brault (1-3) for the Buccos. Catch the action on Lite 103 WAKO with first pitch at 6:05 p.m. Central Time.