Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.

The Pirates took an early lead in the top of the first inning, as designated hitter Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run off ...

Pirates first. Oneil Cruz called out on strikes. Andrew McCutchen homers to center field. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to shallow infield, Matthew Boyd to Michael Busch. Nick Gonzales grounds out ...

Like Thursday, the Pirates’ only offense in the first six innings against the Cubs came from Andrew McCutchen in the first.