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Pirates Sweep Doubleheader Against Cubs

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Sep 30, 2009 11:00 pm US/Eastern

Pirates Sweep Doubleheader Against Cubs

PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) ― The Pirates produced their first doubleheader sweep at Wrigley Field in 26 years, shutting down the Chicago Cubs 4-0 in Game 1 and beating them 8-2 in Game 2.

In the first game, Charlie Morton threw a four-hitter to beat Ted Lilly.

"To pitch a complete-game shutout, obviously you've got some things going on. He used his off-speed pitches very well and he didn't get behind very often," Pirates manager John Russell said.  "You take away the start he had here, and his numbers have been pretty good."

Jeff Karstens tossed five innings for the second victory by a no-name Pittsburgh pitcher over Carlos Zambrano.

Ryan Doumit hit his 10th homer to help Pittsburgh come out on top. Jason Jaramillo, who backs up Doumit at catcher, had a two-run double in the opener.

Lilly (12-9) allowed five hits in seven innings and retired 19 of the last 21 batters he faced but still suffered only his second home loss this season.

Pittsburgh pitchers have allowed only one home run in the last nine games.

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