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Morton outduels Lilly in Pirates' win vs. Cubs

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

CHICAGO -- Drawing on his previous Wrigley Field experience, Charlie Morton knew exactly what not to do. Don't fall behind batters, don't pitch timidly, don't panic. And this time, he didn't. Seven weeks after getting lit up for 10 runs by the Cubs, Morton pitched a four-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Chicago 4-0 on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. "I try not to put so much emphasis on one game," he said of his performance in the 17-2 loss on Aug. 14. "But it's a big ...

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