Tough out against 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
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