Pirates at Cubs June 20, 2014

Game Time: 4:05 ET

Attendance: 0

	R	H	E
PIT	3	7	0
CHC	6	9	0

	R	H	E
PIT	3	7	0
CHC	6	9	0

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News From June 20, 2014

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Tyler Glasnow

PPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Glasnow extended his shutout streak to 21.2 innings Thursday, striking out seven batters in six scoreless frames with two hits and two walks.

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Gregory Polanco

OFPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Polanco went 1-for-4 with a walk Friday, extending his hitting streak to 10 games.

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Francisco Liriano

PPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Liriano (oblique) played catch on Friday but still has no timetable to return, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

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Jordy Mercer

2BPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Mercer went 1-for-3 with his fifth homer of the season and three RBI against the Cubs on Friday.

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Neil Walker

Neil Walker: (Appendectomy) Set To Return Tuesday

2BPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Walker (appendectomy) is on track to return from the disabled list Tuesday, though he might not play until Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

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Charlie Morton

PPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Morton took the loss in Friday's game after allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks.

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Stetson Allie

PPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Allie was placed on the 7-day DL at Double-A Altoona, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

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Mark Melancon

Mark Melancon: Takes Over Closer Job

PPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Melancon will get the majority of save opportunities in Pittsburgh moving forward, as Jason Grilli has been removed from the closers' role, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

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Jason Grilli

Jason Grilli: Temporarily Removed As Closer

PPittsburgh Pirates

June 20, 2014

Grilli has been temporarily removed as closer for the Pirates, Tom Singer of MLB.com reports.

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Chris Coghlan

3BChicago Cubs

June 20, 2014

Coghlan went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, an RBI and a run scored.

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Anthony Rizzo

1BChicago Cubs

June 20, 2014

Rizzo went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and also scored a run on Friday against the Pirates.

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Hector Rondon

PChicago Cubs

June 20, 2014

Rondon earned his eighth save of the season Friday, pitching a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts.

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Edwin Jackson

Edwin Jackson: Calf Cramping Cuts Outing Short

PChicago Cubs

June 20, 2014

Jackson experienced some cramping in his calves during Friday's start, leading to his removal after five innings, Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com reports.

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