Cubs win as magic number narrows in pennant race
Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 at Wrigley Field led by Mike Bielecki who notched his 17th win and Mark Grace driving in two runs and scoring another. Cubs reduce magic number to five and build a four game NL East lead over the Cardinals who won 2-1 in 10 innings. Pirates manager Jim Leyland predicted a Cubs title while Don Zimmer tempered expectations, noting eight games remain.
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Hancin and Streator Dominate Dixon in Big Win
Hancin and Streator carried the offense as Dixon fell after Drabek allowed four runs and ten hits in five innings. Bielecki praised the victory while noting Greg Maddux’s earlier complete game effort, marking a strong sequence for the team.
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Magic Number Sets Cubs-NL East Bid After Pirates Series
The Cubs hold a possible NL East spot with a 4 2 lead over the Pirates as Chicago seeks a final homestand win. Barry Bonds and Dwight Smith produced early threats, but Grace and Salazar fueled a Cubs rally with timely hits. Grace drove in two runs, Bonilla’s error aided the Cubs, and Wrona added a sac fly to push the lead to 4 1 in the sixth.
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Byron High tops Polo 31 12 in windy Mid Northern clash
Byron High School defeated Polo 31 12 at home in a windy night showdown improving to 4 0 overall and 2 0 in the league while Polo dropped to 2 2 and 1 1. Mark Cross led Byron with 104 rushing yards as the Tigers slowed Polo in the second half despite a 61 yard punt return and a 30 yard field goal by Stetler.
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Hubs improve to 4 0 in NCIC opener
Rochelle defeats Mendota 20 6 as a 27 yard punt helps swing momentum in frigid wind. Mike Copeland gains 157 yards on 14 carries and Matt Beard adds 135 on 13. Eric Heller scores early, Beard seals win. Trojans drop to 1 3.
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Mounders Dominate Indians 35-0 In Mid Northern Tilt
Mount Morris Mounders roll to a 35-0 win over Pecatonica Indians in Mid Northern Conference action. Horne scores the opening touchdown and Dietrich adds two early scores as the Mounders outgain 313 to 89 and improve to 2-2 overall, 1-1 in conference.
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