US EditionSwanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Wrigley Field on Saturday, with Dansby Swanson hitting a decisive solo home run.
- The Cubs maintained their NL Central lead thanks to strong pitching from Matthew Boyd, who has a 6-0 record and 2.25 ERA in six home starts this season.
- Boyd pitched six effective innings, giving up one earned run and striking out three, as the Cubs reached a.500 record over their recent span of 13 games played in 13 consecutive days.
- Swanson hit his 13th home run of the season off Ryan Borucki with two outs during the sixth, putting the Cubs ahead in a tight game.
- Boyd's $29 million, two-year deal looks like a strong offseason move as he has emerged pivotal in the Cubs' effort to sustain their division lead.
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Independent EspañolAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson connected a home run, Matthew Boyd launched six solid innings and Chicago Puppies beat Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday 2-1. Swanson hooked up against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two outs in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo beat to the ranks in the center-left. It was his 13th home run of the season. Andrew McCutchen went deep for Pittsburgh, who took the last place and had won six …
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Clayton News
Clayton NewsDansby Swanson's homer lifts Cubs over Pirates
Matthew Boyd threw six quality innings, and Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.
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