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MLB: Pittsburgh 2, Chi. Cubs 1

PITTSBURGH, April 15 (UPI) -- Craig Wilson tripled and scored both Pittsburgh runs Saturday night as the Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs, 2-1.

Joe Randa had a hit and one RBI for the Pirates (4-9), who broke an eight-game home-field losing streak against the Cubs. Winner Zack Duke (1-1) allowed one run and six hits over seven innings with one walk and five strikeouts, improving to 3-0 lifetime against the Cubs.

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Mike Gonzalez recorded his second save.

Matt Murton knocked in the lone Cubs' run and had two hits for Chicago (6-4), which has lost two of its last three games.

Losing pitcher Jerome Williams (0-1) gave up two runs and four hits in six innings with four walks and three strikeouts.

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