Chicago Cubs Facing Backlash for Owen Caissie Decision Before Pirates Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A heartbreaking loss for the Chicago Cubs on Friday wasn't enough to change things up. Craig Counsell continued with his daily routine as the Cubs lineup was released ahead of the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates won 3-2 in the series opener over the Cubs on Aug. 15, thanks to a go-ahead solo home run from Jack Suwinski in the top of the ninth inning. They lost the last game, 3-1 on Aug. 16, with the Cubs bringing in two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, breaking the deadlock and evening up the series.

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.

The Chicago Cubs made a bold decision and gave Kyle Tucker some time on the bench after an extended slump was snowballing on him.

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates battle in the second game of their series on Saturday. The Pirates came away with a 3-2 win over the Cubs on Friday, snapping their five-game losing streak.

Preview the Aug. 16 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat. Th

Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.

Hayden Christensen took his daughter, Briar Rose, out to the ballgame. The “Star Wars” actor, 44, and his 10-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex Rachel Bilson, enjoyed a rare public outing together at the Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field on Friday.