Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center.

It’s a rare occasion when Paul Skenes takes the mound and isn’t the major storyline. But Friday afternoon in Chicago fit that bill, as Skenes pitched only five frames, tying a season low, in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2-1 win in 10 innings over the Cubs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled offensively, but did just enough, rewarding a strong team pitching performance in a 2-1 win in extra innings at Wr

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