The Cubs crushed the Pirates on Father’s Day Sunday, 7-1, at PNC Park.
John Lackey allowed only one run in six innings of work. Jameson Taillon took the loss.
Jordy Mercer homered for the only Bucs run.
The Pirates open a seven-game road trip, beginning tonight in Milwaukee against the first-place Brewers. Gerrit Cole starts against Matt Garza. The pre-game begins at 7:40 p.m. on AM 1160 WCCS and 101.1 FM.
