Duffy's Pinch-Hit Lifts Cubs Over Pirates 3-2
Willson Contreras and Eric Sogard also each drove in a run for Chicago, which has won seven of nine to improve to 17-16.
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Willson Contreras and Eric Sogard also each drove in a run for Chicago, which has won seven of nine to improve to 17-16.
Javier Báez and David Bote had two hits each. Chicago got back to .500 at 16-16.
The Cubs are probably especially enjoying a day Thursday off after a thrilling win Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep of the Dodgers.
Anthony Rizzo capped Chicago's two-run 11th inning with an RBI single, and the Cubs beat the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Clayton Kershaw lasted one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career in the opener, Trevor Bauer didn't get through the fifth in the nightcap, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday to sweep a split doubleheader.
The Dodgers lost for the seventh time in nine games.
The Chicago Cubs activated Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list on Monday, giving the slugger a chance to face his former team.
Nick Castellanos hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a wild victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Nico Hoerner hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs' bullpen shut down the Cincinnati Reds in a testy win on Saturday.
Jason Heyward drove in two runs with two hits and the Cubs emerged from their hitting slump to beat the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, ending their five-game losing streak.
