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Andrew McCutchen receives incredible ovation from Pirates crowd in home opener: 'Definitely was welling up
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Andrew McCutchen is eager to savor every moment of his return to PNC Park
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Andrew McCutchen receives incredible ovation from Pirates crowd in home opener: 'Definitely was welling up
Andrew McCutchen feels at home with Pirates at PNC Park