Cubs turn record-tying 7 double plays, edge Pirates 1-0

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    Cubs starter Cole Hamels didn't have his best stuff Friday night. Luckily, he had a few buddies on hand to help him out.

    "The double play is a pitcher's best friend," he said with a smile.

    A friend in need, indeed.

    Chicago tied a major league record by turning seven double plays, including a game-ending effort by rookie third baseman David Bote on a grounder by David Freese to finish off a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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