The 2021 Cubs are turning into a ballclub where all 25 guys contribute important play on a regular basis.
Saturday, it was a pitcher not on the Opening Day roster and an afterthought of a minor-league signing who had key performances in the Cubs’ 3-2 win over the Pirates, their second straight win by that score and fifth consecutive victory overall.
Trevor Williams began the day on an up note by striking out the side after allowing a leadoff single to Adam Frazier.
Then the Cubs offense got to work in the bottom of the inning.