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Polanco, Bell go oppo against Cubs’ ace
- Updated: August 30, 2016
CHICAGO — Manager Clint Hurdle often repeats one of the Pirates’ principal hitting philosophies, something taught throughout the Minor League level and encouraged in the Majors: Hit the ball hard where it’s pitched.
Josh Bell did it in the fourth inning Monday night, ripping a high and outside pitch from Jake Arrieta just over the left-field fence at Wrigley Field for the Pirates’ first hit. Then Gregory Polanco did it in an even bigger spot. The Bucs’ cleanup man ripped a high, first-pitch fastball to left for a three-run homer in the …
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