Cubs 3, Pirates 2: Zach Davies dominates, bullpen nearly implodes

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty ImagesBefore I get to Zach Davies’ excellent performance in Friday’s 3-2 Cubs win over the Pirates or the bullpen meltdown in the ninth inning, I know you’ve got a burning question about Craig Kimbrel’s availability. Here’s the answer:

Ross said Kimbrel was down, no injury. Said bullpen in general was thin today, but didn't get into details because he felt it was a competitive advantage to keep it quiet. Likely just the aches and pains that come up throughout the course of a season.

— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) May 7, 2021 That’s an answer that’s not really an answer. Obviously Kimbrel was unavailable; he had pitched four times since last Saturday, and even…