The Cubs extended their losing streak to nine games with a 2-1 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park. Ben Brown delivered a strong start, allowing one run on four hits over six innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. Pittsburgh scored first when Brandon Lowe doubled in the third inning to bring home a run. Chicago tied the game in the fifth inning when Michael Busch hit a solo home run off Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski. The decisive run came in the seventh inning when Henry Davis hit a solo home run off Cubs reliever Trent Thornton. Chicago generated limited offense, stranded five runners in the first three innings, and failed to score against Pittsburgh’s bullpen.
"The Cubs' losing streak reached nine on Monday afternoon against the Pirates at PNC Park. The lineup continued to struggle and wasted an excellent starting pitching performance by Ben Brown."
"Second baseman Brandon Lowe was the only Pittsburgh hitter Brown had an issue with on Memorial Day. Lowe doubled to center in the bottom of the 3rd to bring home a run and give his team a 1-0 lead."
"Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski worked around trouble most of the day, but Michael Busch blasted a solo home run off of him in the top of the 5th to even the score. Chicago reliever Trent Thornton surrendered the eventual game-winning solo shot to light-hitting catcher Henry Davis in the bottom of the 7th."
"Key Moment The Cubs stranded five men on base in the first three innings Monday, which turned out to be their best scoring chances. Why the Cubs Lost The bats did nothing yet again and wasted a quality pitching effort."
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