Perez hit a two-run single in the second to snap a streak of 10 2/3 scoreless innings by Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly (1-1) to start the season. Quintana, who pitched for the Cubs from 2017-20, pitched 4 2/3 innings, striking out three, walking three and giving up three hits. Pirates relievers have held the Cubs scoreless over 10 1/3 innings in the first two games of this four-game series. Chase De Jong (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win. Cubs reliever Keegan Thompson pitched four innings and extended his scoreless streak to 13 2/3 innings to start the season.

Source: The Star April 23, 2022 05:46 UTC