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Happ's Homer Seals Skenes' Slump
29 May
Summary
- Ian Happ hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
- Paul Skenes lost his third consecutive start.
- The Cubs secured a 7-2 victory over the Pirates.
Ian Happ homered for the second game in a row, contributing to the Chicago Cubs' 7-2 defeat of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. This victory followed the Cubs ending a ten-game losing streak the previous night. Happ's two-run blast in the eighth inning sealed the win, bringing his total hits to three for the game.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (6-5) suffered his third straight loss, allowing three runs (one earned) and striking out ten batters over 5 1/3 innings. Errors by the Pirates' infield contributed to the Cubs' lead. Colin Rea earned the win for Chicago, and the bullpen closed out the game with scoreless relief.
Pittsburgh saw third baseman Nick Gonzales exit the game with left knee discomfort. Looking ahead, the Cubs will begin a series at St. Louis on Friday, while the Pirates host the Minnesota Twins.
