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Jon Lester pitches 7 innings of 1-hit ball as Cubs roll past Mariners 11-0 for 4th straight win

SEATTLE - After a disconcerting start, stability has engulfed a calm Cubs team confident that one aspect of their game will compensate for any deficiencies.

The biggest improvements during their 17-game stretch have come from a pitching staff that has either harnessed opponents with sharp starting pitching or imperfect but timely relief pitching.

The blend of sound pitching and a powerful offense capped a 4-1 trip Wednesday night as

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