Cubs Edge Pirates 2-1 on Swanson Homer at Wrigley

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on June 14, powered by Matthew Boyd's six quality innings and Dansby Swanson's go-ahead 13th home run of the season in the sixth inning. Boyd allowed just one run on a solo homer by Andrew McCutchen early in the game, improving his record to 6-3, while Cubs bullpen pitchers preserved the narrow lead. The Pirates' rookie starter Mike Burrows had a strong outing with eight strikeouts but left after 5 1/3 innings, unable to hold the Cubs' lead. Earlier in the series, the Pirates secured a 2-1 win over the Cubs on June 13 with a sacrifice fly by Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 10th inning, highlighting a closely contested matchup between the two National League Central rivals. Adam Frazier contributed to the Pirates’ efforts with consistent hitting and base stealing during the series. The Cubs, who lead the NL Central, are navigating a demanding schedule with multiple stretches of 13 games in 13 days, maintaining competitive form against the Pirates.