The Cubs and their fans were hoping for a better outcome in Pittsburgh Thursday. The Pirates quickly disabused them of those hopes and crushed Chicago to win the series.
The Cubs managed just two hits against the decidedly average Chad Kuhl. and continued the anemic offensive output that has people fearing the playoffs. The Pirates had much better luck, bombing Alec Mills and Kyle Ryan for four homers. There is little else to say about Pittsburgh’s romp. (Box score)
Why the Cubs Lost
They were being no-hit into the 6th inning by Chad Kuhl.