Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2025
Cubs open division platy with series victory vs. Pirates
Chicago Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki, top right, celebrates with Michael Busch (29) and Nico Hoerner (2) after hitting a 2-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kyle Nicolas during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 1, 2025.Gene J. Puskar/AP Photos
PITTSBURGH — In the Cubs’ first matchup with a division opponent this year, they outscored the Pirates 20-7 over three games and won the series 2-1.
The Cubs (19-13) lead the National League, and the Pirates (12-20) bring up the rear. The Cubs’ weekend opponent, the Brewers, were tied with the Reds for second place (16-15) going into their respective games Thursday.