The Cubs (7-6) looked as if they were heading to a four-game sweep of the Pirates (5-8) on Thursday afternoon. Then an implosion in the 6th inning allowed Pittsburgh to salvage the finale of the simulated series, via MLB The Show 20.
Kris Bryant took starter Trevor Williams deep to lead off the game and give his team an immediate advantage. Jon Lester was very sharp early, scattering just three singles the first five frames, and the score remained 1-0 until Jason Heyward doubled the lead with his own solo shot in the top of the 6th.