Bryan Reynolds hit a 2-run home run in the 7th inning Friday as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
The Pirates won for the 7th time in 9 games since a 1-3 start.
Carmen Mlodzinski threw 6-hit baseball into the 6th inning for Pittsburgh.
Shota Imanga threw 6 shutout innings for the Cubs. He struck out 9 hitters.
Caleb Thielbar took the loss in relief.
Seiya Suzuki played his first game for Chicago and had 1 hit. He had been out of the line-up with a sprained right knee.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago White Sox were held to 2 hits Friday night as they were shutout by the Kansas City Royals 2-0.
Kris Bubic struck out 11 in the 7 innings he pitched for the Royals.
Carter Jensen had a solo home run.
Davis Martin took the loss for Chicago as he gave up 2 runs on 7 hits in 7 innings.
Game 3 in the series is Saturday afternoon in KC.
April 10, 2026