Chicago Cubs fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3, fourth loss in five

Paul Skenes struck out 11 over six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Friday.Skenes allowed just one baserunner — Michael Busch on a full-count walk on the eighth pitch of the fifth-inning plate appearance — in an utterly dominant performance. After pitching through some nerves in his big league debut against the Cubs last weekend, he looked quite comfortable on a picturesque day at Wrigley Field.

Cubs: SS Dansby Swanson took batting practice against LHPs Drew Smyly and Jordan Wicks . ... RHP Colten Brewer was placed on the 15-day injured list, and RHP Porter Hodge was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. ... RHP Julian Merryweather has 'turned a corner a little bit,' Counsell said. The plan is for Merryweather to begin a throwing program on Monday. ... RHP Yency Almonte is doing a strengthening progression. Counsell said Almonte could begin throwing next week.

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