Cody Bellinger powers Cubs past slumping Pirates

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Cody Bellinger had four hits, including a solo homer and two doubles, and the visiting Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory on Friday.

Christopher Morel and Ian Happ each contributed two hits and an RBI while Nick Madrigal added a two-run single as Chicago won for the fourth time in six games. The Cubs led 3-2 before drawin