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The Chicago Cubs—who spent most of the 2025 season’s first half atop the NL Central—have gone 5-5 in their last ten games, allowing the Milwaukee Brewers to climb into first place, while sending North Side fans into their traditional mid-summer tizzy. And pitching is the main culprit.
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Tigers: Troy Melton (0-0); Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -155, Pirates +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers.
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