The Pirates hit four home runs — Gregory Polanco had two — and Pirates pitching was only victimized by the longball once as the Bucs pulled out a 6-1 victory over the Cubs on a Thursday afternoon of shifting winds at Wrigley Field.
Disclaimer: The WTM Compound is experiencing technical difficulties. I didn’t watch this game, but people seem to think I don’t watch anyway I’ll make do and recap it for the ever faithful readers.
Polanco gave the Pirates a 1-0 lead in the first, smashing Kyle Hendricks’ fastball to right-center field.