Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before a 3-1 victory Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates battle in the second game of their series on Saturday. The Pirates came away with a 3-2 win over the Cubs on Friday, snapping their five-game losing streak.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat. The loss for the Pirates means they lose the series as well,

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THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

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The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Here is what time, what channel, how to watch, a free live stream.

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.