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Cubs blessed with talent, burdened by 'curse'

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Oct 7, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The Chicago Cubs bullpen runs in as the benches clear after Chicago …

(Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs, who have gone 107 years without a World Series title, gave their long-suffering fans a shot of optimism with a victory in a do-or-die Wild Card game on Wednesday to reach the National League Division Series.

"It's tremendous for the city, it's been a while," said Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, who threw a four-hit, complete game shutout in the 4-0 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. "Chicago has been waiting for this.