Big win last night, despite the Cubs showing a national television audience just why they have become one of the worst base running teams in all of baseball. Five men reached base in the fourth inning yet the Northsiders could manage just one run.
Nevertheless, David Bote flashed some serious leather and gave the team all the offense they would need with a two-run triple in the second inning, leading the Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Pirates. The shutout was their 18th of the season. Jon Lester earned his team-leading 18th win.