Cubs Lose For 9th Time In 10 Games, 12-6 To Pirates
Josh Bell's grand slam in his second major-league at bat was one of four homers by the Pittsburgh.
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Josh Bell's grand slam in his second major-league at bat was one of four homers by the Pittsburgh.
Arrieta gave up six runs and nine hits in six-plus innings, losing for the third time in his last four outings.
Chicago has now signed 21 of its 38 picks ahead of next Friday's deadline.
Jake Arrieta opposes Francisco Liriano tonight at PNC Park.
"These 162 games, it's a grind, it's a roller coaster," Ross says.
Chicago is home to two of the most dominant pitchers in baseball.
For the second time in three seasons, the Cubs and Cardinals will face one another to start the season.
Nick Markakis homered twice, including a tying solo shot in the ninth inning.
"There are certainly different ways to be creative about that," manager Joe Maddon says.
The man was face down just in front of the ivy in right-center field Thursday night when officials started running from the dugouts to assist him.
