The Cubs kept the offensive train rolling for a second consecutive game on Saturday. Pirates rookie starter James Marvel failed to live up to his Avengers-like name and the Cubs rolled to an exciting 14-1 victory.
The fun started in the 2nd inning when Nicholas Castellanos doubled home three runs following singles from Ben Zobrist and Nico Hoerner and a hit-by-pitch from Anthony Rizzo — Cubs up 3-0. Castellanos then scooted home to extend the lead to 4-0 thanks to a bloop Kris Bryant single.
Zobrist added his first home run of the season to make it 5-0 in the 3rd.