The rubber match between the Cubs and Pirates featured dominant starting pitching performances on both sides, as Jose Quintana and Pittsburgh starter Joe Musgrove each entered the 7th inning without giving up a run. Quintana was masterful from the get-go, striking out the side in the top of the 1st inning.
All told, Quintana racked up 11 strikeouts over seven innings while giving up just four hits.
Musgrove was really good as well, but the Cubs finally got to him in the 7th when back-to-back RBI doubles from Daniel Descalso and Victor Caratini gave them a 2-0 lead.