Pirates Preview: Skenes looks to lead Bucs to back-to-back wins at Wrigley

Pirates unable to capitalize on Skenes’ strong start, fall to Braves in 10 innings Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) works from the mound against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart/AP)

September 3, 2024 at 5:02 p.m. UTC

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

CHICAGO — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 at Wrigley Field in the series opener at Wrigley Field.

Bryan Reynolds tied the game in the eighth inning with a three-run home run and Andrew McCutchen put the Pirates ahead two batters later with his 18th homer of the season.

Star rookie Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates (64-73) on Tuesday night as their series with the Cubs (71-67) continues.

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