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Unsung Brian Duensing leads way as Cubs bullpen shines in sweep of Cardinals

CHICAGO - When Cubs reliever Brian Duensing signed a one-year deal with no fanfare last December, the notion he'd be pitching in the eighth inning of a big game down the stretch was, well a stretch.

But there he was Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, facing Cardinals star Matt Carpenter in the eighth with the bases loaded, two outs and a one-run lead.

Manager Joe Maddon ordered an intentional walk to Stephen Piscotty with runners on

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