Clinging to wild-card spot, Cubs look for another win vs. Pirates

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The Chicago Cubs aren't making things easy on themselves when it comes to securing a postseason spot.

They'll look to avoid a second straight loss, and series defeat, to another sub-.500 club in this rubber game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.

Chicago (79-73) currently holds the final National League wild-card position -- a half-game lead over the M