PIRATES LOSING STREAK AT SEVEN AFTER CUBS LOSS

The Pirates put up a feeble effort against the Cubs in the opener of their four-game series last night at PNC Park.

Here’s Greg Brown.

Manager Derek Shelton says Keller pitched well.

Keller says he had trouble getting power from his legs early on.   

Game two of the series is tonight at 6:35, with the Pirates pitching Bryse Wilson [3-9, 6.07 ERA] against the Cubs’ Javier Assad [1-2, 3.86 ERA].