US EditionSeiya Suzuki Hits a Tiebreaking Single as the Cubs Edge the Pirates 3
Seiya Suzuki’s eighth-inning single ended a losing streak as Cubs’ pitcher Shota Imanaga limited Pirates to one run over seven innings, securing a 3-1 win.
- On Saturday in Chicago, the Cubs secured a 3-1 victory over the Pirates, highlighted by Seiya Suzuki’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
- The Cubs have struggled to generate consistent offense this month, managing to score only three runs or less in 10 out of their 14 games, creating a need for positive momentum.
- Shota Imanaga pitched seven innings, striking out six and allowing one run while Kyle Tucker contributed by singling, stealing second, and scoring on Suzuki's hit.
- Brad Keller closed with three straight strikeouts in the ninth to secure his first save, with the Cubs' starters posting a 2.80 ERA over their last 28 games.
- The victory kept the Cubs in the playoff hunt as they aim to grind through the season and reach the postseason despite recent offensive struggles.
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Usa newsShota Imanaga gets Cubs a win over Pirates as pitching shoulders load during offensive rut
The Cubs aren’t out of their offensive rut.But they were back in the win column Saturday, leaning on a sterling outing from lefty Shota Imanaga, who continued the strong work of the starting rotation as runs have been relatively scarce for the North Siders.Imanaga twirled seven innings of one-run ball, helping to deliver a 3-1 win over the Pirates.It’s part of a trend for Cubs’ starters, who have posted a 2.80 ERA over the team’s last 28 games.W…
Seiya Suzuki hits a tiebreaking single as the Cubs edge the Pirates 3
CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday for a sorely needed victory. Kyle Tucker hit a leadoff single against Evan Sisk (0-1) and stole second before coming home on Suzuki’s grounder into center field. Nico Hoerner tacked on a two-out RBI double following an intentional walk to Ian Happ. Chicago (69-53) had dropped four of five, including a 3-2 lo…
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