Behind Imanaga’s strong start and key hits from Suzuki, Tucker, and Hoerner, the Cubs beat the Pirates 3-1 to end their comeback drought.

Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 3.19 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (9-5, 4.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 85 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -202, Pirates +166; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop a five-game skid with a win against the Chicago Cubs.

Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -230, Pirates +188; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Chicago Cubs.

After ending their five-game losing streak on Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look to claim their weekend series against the host Chicago Cubs with another win on Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs return home Friday for a pivotal week-long, eight-game homestand that includes a series with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers. Before the National League Central leaders pay a visit, however,