The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 last night. Jared Jones gave up a pair of two-run home runs in his return from the Injured List. The Pirates outhit the Cubs 10-7, but the Cubs put all nine runs on the board over the fifth and sixth innings of the game, after the Pirates had posted a 2-0 lead.
The Pirates had four extra-base hits in the game. Oneil Cruz had four hits in four at-bats and drove in two.
The Pirates and Cubs complete their series this afternoon at PNC Park. First pitch is 12:35pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 12:10pm. Paul Skenes will start for the Bucs.
The Bucs will be off Thursday, then begin a six-game road trip in Cleveland this weekend.