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Cubs’ comeback victory shaves gap behind NL Central-leading Pirates

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Chicago Cubs’ Mike Tauchman reacts after scoring on a two-run single by Ian Happ off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Chicago.

If the Cubs’ victories Tuesday and Wednesday proved anything, it is how up-for-grabs the National League Central really is.

‘‘We’re not going out of it,’’ left fielder Ian Happ said after the Cubs’ 10-6 victory Wednesday against the Pirates. ‘‘We’re not looking way up, having to win 20 in a row. Just continue to play good baseball. There’s a lot left.