BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs bring a 2-1 lead into the latest game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago has a 43-28 record overall and a 22-12 record at home. The Cubs have a 33-6 ...

Andrew McCutchen, the second batter of the game, homered to give the Bucs a 1-0 lead early. It was McCutchen’s 32nd career ...

Pirates first. Oneil Cruz called out on strikes. Andrew McCutchen homers to center field. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shallow infield, Matthew Boyd to Michael Busch. Nick Gonzales grounds out ...

Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

Pittsburgh Pirates (29-42, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (42-28, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 ...