Morneau's single boosts Pirates past Cubs

Francisco Liriano took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before faltering in his first no-decision this season, and pinch-hitter Justin Morneau singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth Sunday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
Sep 15, 2013, 11:41 pm - Associated Press
CHC
PIT
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K. Farnsworth
win

K. Farnsworth1-0

1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 1 BB
P. Strop
loss

P. Strop2-2

1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 K, 0 BB
M. Melancon
save

M. Melancon16

1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

CHCPIT
1stJ Tabata scored on T Wood's wild pitch.01
4thT Sanchez homered to right (401 feet).02
7thW Castillo homered to left center (421 feet), J Lake scored.22
8thJ Morneau singled to left, A McCutchen scored, M Byrd out at third.23
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