Andrew McCutchen and Gregory Polanco went deep for the Pirates as they edged the Cubs, 4-3, in Pittsburgh. Polanco launched a two-run shot in the first inning, and McCutchen added a solo homer in the sixth inning. Ivan Nova tossed seven frames of three-run ball to pick up the win. The rubber match is this afternoon.
Addison Russell and Jake Arrieta went deep for the Cubs. Arrieta gave up three runs to take the loss, his fifth. The Cubs are 13-and-19 on the year.
