The Pirates lost their second straight game to the Cubs by a score of 5 to 1 tonight. James McDonald had a tough start allowing five runs and was docked with the loss. Jared Hughes, Evan Meek, and Brad Lincoln all threw scoreless outings.
The offense had another rough night. Garrett Jones had a solo home run to tie the game at one, but that was all the Pirates would get. Neil Walker, Casey McGehee, Pedro Alvarez, and Clint Barmes had the other hits for the Pirates.
The Pirates will try to avoid being swept by the Cubs with a afternoon game tomorrow.