Dansby Swanson’s Two-Out Single in the 10th Inning, Boyd’s Strong Outing Lift Cubs over Pirates 3-2
- On Friday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings. Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead RBI single scoring Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki drew a decisive bases-loaded walk to secure the victory.
- Key defensive plays preserved the tie for Chicago, as second baseman Nico Hoerner made a spectacular stop in the third inning and left fielder Happ threw out Henry Davis at home in the seventh to end a scoring threat.
- Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings despite allowing seven hits and three walks. Pete Crow-Armstong tied the game at 1-1 in the sixth with his 22nd home run of the season.
- Manager Craig Counsell said both plays were the difference in the game. Happ said, "It's really special when you see the guys flying around and doing stuff like that."
- Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga faces RHP Paul Skenes on Saturday night, while Chicago sits six games back as the regular season enters its final two months.
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Game 1 Boyd, The New PCA, Elite Defense, Trade Looming? And Other Cubs Bullets
Good morning, Bleacher Nation. A nice win last night to send us into the weekend. Matthew Boyd looked great again, PCA did PCA things, the Cubs’ defense continued to show why it’s the best in the league, and the bullpen was flawless. Some more offense would’ve been ideal, but we knew headed into the series it’d be tough given how the Pirates’ rotation was lined up (Jones, Skenes, Ashcraft). It feels necessary to start with Matthew Boyd. Given a…
Chicago Cubs flash leather to back Matthew Boyd’s strong start in 3-2, 10-inning win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner each delivered a key defensive play that helped Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-2 win in 10 innings Friday.
Cubs outlast Pirates in 10th inning
PITTSBURGH — Dansby Swanson hit an RBI single and Seiya Suzuki drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning as the Chicago Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Swanson’s single scored automatic runner Ian Happ, who barely beat center fielder Jake Mangum’s throw to make it 2-1. The call was upheld after a video review. Suzuki’s walk came off Yohan Ramirez (6-3). Gavin Holliwell allowed a run on Nick Gonzales’ gro…
Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsGame-saving defense fires up Cubs in thick of division race: ‘We’re at that point … every game matters’
<p>PITTSBURGH – This <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a>’ defense is so good, replete with Gold Glovers making highlight-reel plays, that you almost have to expect this kind of thing by now, right?</p><p>“I don’t expect it,” lefty starter Matthew Boyd said, not wanting to anger the baseball gods, “but it’s amazing.”</p><p>Boyd’s on-field reaction said a lot more, the veteran hurler screaming with excitement after l…
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Cubs get timely hitting to down Pirates in extras
Dansby Swanson had an RBI single in the 10th inning to fuel the visiting Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Pedro Ramirez reached on an infield single to join automatic runner Ian Happ on the bases in the 10th inning. Swanson's single to center field off Yohan Ramirez (6-3)
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