Cubs Aim for Series Win Against Pirates as Bregman Shines

The Chicago Cubs are looking to secure a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates after a strong performance in their last game. Alex Bregman, who has been performing well since the All-Star break, contributed significantly with a two-run homer in a 12-2 victory over the Pirates on Friday.

In addition to Bregman, Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki also had notable performances, helping the Cubs end a four-game losing streak. The Cubs are currently tied for the National League's top wild-card spot with the Philadelphia Phillies.

On Saturday, the Cubs will face Paul Skenes, who has struggled against them this season. Skenes recently ended a winless streak with a scoreless outing against the Los Angeles Angels. Meanwhile, Cubs pitcher Clay Holmes is looking to bounce back after a rough outing against the Miami Marlins. The Pirates may be without Esmerlyn Valdez due to injury, while Ryan O'Hearn has returned from the injured list.