Cubs sweep Pirates, extend winning streak to six as rotation shines

Cubs starter Keegan Thompson held the Pirates to two runs, none earned, through seven innings Tuesday. (Getty)

The Cubs didn’t sweep a single series before the All-Star break. Now they’ve swept two straight after extending their winning streak to six games Tuesday with a 4-2 victory over the Pirates at Wrigley Field. 

“We’ve got winners here,” manager David Ross said. “We’ve got guys that know how to win, we’ve got guys learning how to be successful and win, and we’re trying to move that direction as fast as possible. And I think we’re getting there.”