Cody Bellinger powers Cubs past slumping Pirates
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[May 11, 2024]
Cody Bellinger had four hits, including a solo homer and two
doubles, and the visiting Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series
against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory on Friday.
Christopher Morel and Ian Happ each contributed two hits and an RBI
while Nick Madrigal added a two-run single as Chicago won for the fourth
time in six games. The Cubs led 3-2 before drawing clear with four runs
in the seventh inning. |
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May 10, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs starting
pitcher Javier Assad (72) throws a pitch in the first inning against the
Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY
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Chicago starter Javier Assad allowed two runs
(one earned) over 4 1/3 innings before yielding to Ben Brown
(1-1), who struck out six over 3 2/3 scoreless innings for his
first major league victory.
Oneil Cruz had two hits and Nick Gonzales singled home two runs
for Pittsburgh, which is 6-17 in its past 23 games. The Pirates
were outhit 14-7 and went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring
position.
Chicago struck early on Bellinger's two-out solo homer in the
first inning against Jared Jones (2-4). The 390-foot homer was
Bellinger's seventh this season and second in three games since
he came off the injured list.
The Pirates answered in the bottom half of the first inning
after loading the bases with one out. Gonzales followed with a
two-run single in his first at-bat since being recalled from
Triple-A Indianapolis before the game.
The Cubs pulled even with a run in the fifth inning. Nico
Hoerner was on first base when Bellinger hit a two-out double
into the right field corner. Hoerner came around and scored when
the ball bounced out of catcher Yasmani Grandal's glove on the
play at the plate. Grandal was charged with an error.
Chicago took its first lead in the sixth inning when Michael
Busch doubled with one out and scored on Miguel Amaya's two-out
single.
Jones allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits over six
innings. He walked two and struck out four.
Chicago extended its lead with four runs on four hits in the
seventh inning against Hunter Stratton. Morel singled home a run
with one out and Happ followed with an RBI double for his first
extra-base hit since April 23.
After Busch grounded into a fielder's choice and stole second,
Madrigal capped the rally with a two-run hit to right field.
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