LONDON — The Cubs prepared for their trip overseas in the best possible way, by completing another three-game sweep over the Pirates, winning 8-3 Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park. The Cubs have won 10 of their last 12 and after a rough start to June, are now 12-7 this month.
The Pirates scored first in this one, taking advantage of one of three walks Kyle Hendricks issued. That walk, in the second inning, was followed by a run-scoring double by Jose Palacios.
But that Pirates lead evaporated quickly. Miguel Amaya led off the third inning with a double and Mike Tauchman walked.