Cubs keep it rolling, beat Pirates 8-0 behind Tauchman's 3 RBI. McGrawDHSports Cubs
In the top of the second inning, a sudden rainstorm engulfed Pittsburgh's PNC Park. Perhaps knowing it wasn't supposed to last long, umpires allowed play to continue.
"I definitely got the better half of the rain," Cubs starter Drew Smyly said."It look pretty heavy for a little bit. The mound was muddy. It was sticky and muggy and humid out, but you just have to play through it and try to grind it out." by signing up you agree to our terms of service "You start with Tauchman, nice night for him," Cubs manager David Ross said."Two-out RBI, really nice job staying big part of the field. Getting us started early on, his presence has really meant a lot. I think it just sets a lot of other guys up fro success. Nico in the two has fit really well as well."
"I thought my cutter tonight was the best it's been all season," he said."That was kind of the game plan going in, to use that and see where their hitters were at. You could tell right away they were swinging right over it and there were a lot of swing and misses.
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