PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates' scoreless streak reached 23 innings in frustrating fashion on Friday night as they lost their second straight 1-0 decision to the Cubs at PNC Park.
The Pirates hit into a franchise-record-tying seven double plays -- also tying the MLB mark for a nine-inning game -- including six that ended innings, as they fell to 61-62 on the year, below .500 for the first time since July 15. Pittsburgh has lost five straight, tying the club's longest losing streak of the season, and 13 of 21 games since winning 11 straight last month.
The Cubs' consecutive 1-0 shutouts spoiled a pair of excellent starts by Pittsburgh pitchers.