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Cubs vs Pirates Preview: Imanaga's Revenge & Bullpen Depth Test | Beatline Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs (82-66) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (74-74) for Game Two of their NL Central matchup. After Alex Bregman's 25th homer powered a 12-2 win, Shota Imanaga looks to extend the streak.
This preview covers the probable pitching duel, the severe impact of injuries to Gavin Hollowell, Edward Cabrera, and Kirby Yates on the bullpen depth, and Dansby Swanson's potential return timeline. We analyze platoon splits for Bregman, Happ, and Suzuki, and discuss how the ABS challenge system tracks catcher…
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