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Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Cubs commenced a weekend series with the Pirates Friday afternoon at the Friendly Confines. Alec Mills took the hill against Steven Brault as the Cubs tried to extend their winning streak to four.

Mills threw pretty well for four innings. Michael Hermosillo brought his bat. The broadcast was a little awkward, for reasons. The hitting got contagious.

Bad camera angles took a run away. These NooCubs may not have the flair of the Corebut they are steadily proving competence. I’m pleased to have been wrong and hope to continue to be wrong.

Alec Mills missed a couple of spots, and the game turned out to be a hard-fought and pretty entertaining contest complete with Andy Green doing some arguing. He got thrown out, which made me wonder about the manager hierarchy. Tommy Hottovy was next. Frank tanked. You can’t beat fun at the old ballpark!

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