Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Andrew McCutchen passed franchise icon Roberto Clemente among the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time home run leaders in grand fashion, with a 405-foot, three-run blast that was the cause for celebration. And required a curtain call.
After a successful 6-3 homestand, the Pirates are back on the road to start a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (28-41) and the Chicago Cubs (41-27) open a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Wrigley Field in Chicago is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
As much as Andrew McCutchen would have loved for his historic home run to pass Roberto Clemente for third place in Pittsburgh Pirates history to be a no-doubter, his initial reaction was filled with fear.