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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.
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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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