Chicago Sports Recap: 8/27/24

Chicago CubsChicago Cubs 9 – Pittsburgh Pirates 5

Highlights:  Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson homered during Chicago‘s five-run fourth inning, and the Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Tuesday night to move over .500 for the first time since May 28. Suzuki hit a tying two-run drive for his 19th homer this season, connecting on a fastball from rookie right-hander Jared Jones (5-7). “The team, we’ve always played together,” said Suzuki, who had four hits in an 18-8 win Monday. “I think, right now, everybody is playing well. Clubhouse, everything. Everybody is doing well right now.” Isaac Paredes then walked and scored on   Nico Hoerner‘s double. Following a mound visit, the 23-year-old Jones threw a fastball down the middle to Swanson, who connected for his 12th homer one night after he hit a grand slam. Read more at:  https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401570447  (AP)

Chicago White SoxTexas Rangers 0 – Chicago White Sox  (Suspended)

 

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