CHICAGO — Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Cubs in the ninth 6-5, ending Chicago’s five-game winning streak.
Wilmer Difo had three hits and drove in three runs as the Pirates won for just the third time in their last 20 games at Wrigley Field.
Held to two runs and four hits by Anderson, the Cubs made it close in the ninth.
Chicago scored three times before pinch-hitter Javier Báez grounded out with a runner on second to end it.
The Pirates will return home to host the Cincinnati Reds, starting tonight at 6:35 p.m.
