The Pirates scored three runs in the eighth inning and three more in the ninth to beat the Chicago Cubs, 6-1, and complete a three-game sweep of the defending World Champions.
Adam Frazier led the Pirates with three hits and three RBIs, all three coming on a home run in the ninth inning.
Jameson Taillon pitched seven shutout innings to earn his first win.
The Pirates completed their first three-game sweep in Chicago since 2014 and improved their record to 6-6.
The Pirates begin a three-game series at St. Louis tonight. Ivan Nova gets the start against Lance Lynn.
Pre-game is at 6:40 p.m. on 1160 WCCS and 101.1 FM.












