Cubs, Pirates take close look at youngsters

Halfway through their four-game series, the visiting Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be playing to their records.

Both are non-contending clubs, but the Cubs (66-85) are a little better than the Pirates (55-96) and have been stronger in the later stages of the season.

Chicagohas won the first two games of the series, 3-2 on Thursday and 6-5 on Friday. The Cubs have won four straight overall, each by on