Cubs Rout Pirates 9-0, Seiya Suzuki Shines with Two-Run Homer

The Chicago Cubs showcased their offensive power in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted by Seiya Suzuki's standout performances. Suzuki hit multiple home runs and narrowly missed hitting for the cycle in a 9-0 Cubs victory, as the team went deep four times and dominated Pirates pitching. Shota Imanaga contributed five scoreless innings before leaving with leg cramps, helping shut down the Pirates' offense. In another game, the Cubs erupted for four home runs, three off ace Paul Skenes in a single inning, marking the first time Skenes allowed more than two homers in an MLB game. Suzuki, Dansby Swanson, and Kyle Tucker all homered during the fifth-inning barrage, leading the Cubs to an 8-3 win and a series victory. The Cubs' strong batting has made them one of the top scoring teams in the league through the early part of the season.