Justin Morneau's single boosts Pirates past Cubs

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    Tony Sanchez thought he was going to get the opportunity to catch a no-hitter in his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. That's how well Francisco Liriano was pitching Sunday.

    "I thought there was a chance," Sanchez said. "His ball was really moving, particularly the slider, was moving all over the place."

    Liriano took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before faltering in his first no-decision this season, and pinch-hitter Justin Morneau singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth to lead the Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
     

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