Pirates face tall task ahead of rematch vs. Cubs

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The Pittsburgh Pirates finally found a way to stop the visiting Chicago Cubs, but it's likely not a formula they can repeat.

It took eight scoreless innings Friday by All-Star Mitch Keller to cool off the Cubs, who had won the series opener 5-4 in 10 innings as well as five of their previous six games.

Pittsburgh All-Star closer David Bednar gave up a ninth-inning homer