The Cubs played an almost-perfect game Saturday. Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Pirates wasn’t as good.
A day after the 23-hit outburst and seven scoreless innings from starter Kyle Hendricks in the historic 21-0 victory, the Cubs were forced to use their bullpen early Sunday after starter Justin Steele struggled through three innings. The offense went 3 for 13 with runners in scoring position and left the tying and winning runs on base in the ninth. The defense also fell back, as shortstop Jonathan Villar was charged with one error and could’ve had another in what turned out to be the decisive fourth inning.
