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Pirates Vs. Cubs Preview: Chicago Hosts Pittsburgh On Monday

The Cubs welcome the Pirates to Wrigley Field on Monday.

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 27:  Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals drops the ball at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 27: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals drops the ball at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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This time last week, the Cubs were preparing to start a series in Pittsburgh. On Monday, they welcome the Pirates to Wrigley Field for a three-game series. The Cubs are coming off a successful weekend series against St. Louis that was capped by a walkoff home run hit by Anthony Rizzo.

Related: Anthony Rizzo's First Career Walkoff Homer Gives Cubs Win Over Cardinals

Rizzo's heroics gave the Cubs their fifth series victory in their last six; they've lost just one series during the month of July.

Justin Germano (0-1, 1.04 ERA) is scheduled to start Monday's game for the Cubs, and Erik Bedard (5-11, 4.32) will be on the mound for the Pirates.

Game Date & Time: Monday, July 30, 7:05 p.m. CT

TV: CSN-Chicago

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