The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field on Thursday night to take on the Pirates with wind conditions benefiting the hitters. Pittsburgh had another good game against Justin Steele and hung on late for a one-run victory in the series opener.
The Pirates jumped ahead in the opening inning when Edward Olivares took Steele deep to left for a two-run homer that barely reached the basket. The Cubs got one back against hard-throwing Jared Jones in the 2nd when Ian Happ hit one off the right field foul pole for a solo shot.