Cubs Break Out Of Slump, Slip By Reeling Pirates 4-2
PITTSBURGH (CBS/AP) -- Jayy Baez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs' struggling offense came to life in a 4-2 over Pittsburgh.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo also homered for Chicago as the Cubs pounded out a season-high 11 hits against Tyler Anderson (0-2) and four Pittsburgh relievers.
Congratulations to @Kimbrel46, who recorded his 350th career save today!
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Baez, Rizzo, Bryant and Jake Marisnick had two hits each as Chicago raised its major-league worst team batting average from .143 to .157. Adam Frazier and Gregory Polanco had two hits each for the Pirates but couldn't stop Pittsburgh from dropping its sixth straight.
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