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Pirates master strategist Clint Hurdle plays 9-year-old to chess draw

The Pirates are playing October baseball for the first time in 21 years tonight. So, how does a team prepare for a moment like this the day before? Do they hit the hay early? Take a few more swings in the cage? Make sure that chest hair is postseason-ready?

Well, if you're manager Clint Hurdle, you spend time with your family ... and almost lose in chess to your 9-year-old son

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