Tough outing vs. top rookie
The Cubs' offense struggled to get going on Friday, undone by the effort of pitching prospect Paul Skenes.
Dex!
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Miguel Amaya hits a solo home run to left field in the 8th inning for his second homer of the season
Ian Happ makes a fantastic diving catch in left-center field for the first out in the top of the 9th inning
Craig Counsell discusses Kyle Hendricks' rough start and the lineup not having any success against Paul Skenes in the Cubs' 9-3 loss
Christopher Morel lines a two-run double to left-center field to cut the Cubs' deficit to 9-3 in the 8th inning
Kyle Hendricks tallies four strikeouts in his start against the Pirates
Christopher Morel singles to right field to break up the Pirates' combined no-hitter with two outs in the 7th inning
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Ian Happ puts the Cubs on the board with a solo home run to right field
Justin Steele strikes out seven in 5 2/3 solid innings against the Pirates
Seiya Suzuki makes an impressive sliding catch in right field
Craig Counsell discusses defensive mistakes and Ian Happ's offensive performance in the Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Pirates