The Cubs' ice-cold offense stayed that way in a series-opening loss to the Pirates, a story that's gotten old real quick for fans.

Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates got a big time swing from center fielder Jack Suwinski, as they took the series opener at Wrigley Field, 3-2. The win ends a five-game losing streak for the Pirates, who dropped the final two games vs.

It happened again Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field and the Pirates, who just allowed the Brewers 33 runs in a three-game series, gave the Cubs just two and the homestand began on a down note with a 3-2 loss.

With its bullpen battered by the past two series, the Pittsburgh Pirates addressed it by making a number of roster moves before Friday’s series opener at the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates recalled right-h

On the mound, the Cubs boast strong pitching, ranking 10th in ERA (3.85), with lefty Shota Imanaga (Saturday’s starter) among their most reliable arms. Veteran Colin Rea will take the ball Friday, while Javier Assad gets the nod Sunday.

Five years later, the Yu Darvish trade finally will pay some dividends for the Cubs. In December 2020, Chicago was coming off its fifth playoff berth in six seasons but looking to reduce payroll after the pandemic season.