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Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts kicks dirt on the pitcher's mound after giving up a two-run double to the Pirates' Yoshi Tsutsugo in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts kicks dirt on the pitcher’s mound after giving up a two-run double to the Pirates’ Yoshi Tsutsugo in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.

Photos: Pirates 4, Cubs 3

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Cubs left fielder Ian Happ reacts after striking out to end the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ reacts after striking out to end the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Pirates outfielders Bryan Reynolds (10), Ben Gamel (center), and Jake Marisnick celebrate a victory over the Cubs on April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Pirates outfielders Bryan Reynolds (10), Ben Gamel (center), and Jake Marisnick celebrate a victory over the Cubs on April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras pounds his bat in frustration after striking out in the eighth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras pounds his bat in frustration after striking out in the eighth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki takes off his helmet in the dugout after striking out to end the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki takes off his helmet in the dugout after striking out to end the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner advances to third on a throwing error after stealing second in the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner advances to third on a throwing error after stealing second in the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs right fielder Rafael Ortega ducks after striking out as Pirates catcher Roberto Perez throws to second on a steal attempt by Nico Hoerner in the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs right fielder Rafael Ortega ducks after striking out as Pirates catcher Roberto Perez throws to second on a steal attempt by Nico Hoerner in the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds rounds second en route to a triple as Cubs second baseman Jonathan Villar looks to make a tag in the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds rounds second en route to a triple as Cubs second baseman Jonathan Villar looks to make a tag in the seventh inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs reliever Scott Effross delivers to the Pirates in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs reliever Scott Effross delivers to the Pirates in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts and catcher Willson Contreras meet on the mound in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts and catcher Willson Contreras meet on the mound in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts kicks dirt on the pitcher's mound after giving up a two-run double to the Pirates' Yoshi Tsutsugo in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts kicks dirt on the pitcher’s mound after giving up a two-run double to the Pirates’ Yoshi Tsutsugo in the fifth inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Pirates designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Pirates designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Pirates baserunner Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) at second to end the top of the third inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Pirates baserunner Ke’Bryan Hayes (13) at second to end the top of the third inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki is congratulated in the dugout after driving in a run on a groundout in the second inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki is congratulated in the dugout after driving in a run on a groundout in the second inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki sprints out of the batter's box as he drives in a run on a groundout in the second inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki sprints out of the batter’s box as he drives in a run on a groundout in the second inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ breaks his bat while taking a swing in the first inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ breaks his bat while taking a swing in the first inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs starting pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. is congratulated in the dugout after shutting down the Pirates in the first inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs starting pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. is congratulated in the dugout after shutting down the Pirates in the first inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs starting pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. delivers to the Pirates in the first inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs starting pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. delivers to the Pirates in the first inning April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs manager David Ross stands for the national anthem before a game against the Pirates on April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs manager David Ross stands for the national anthem before a game against the Pirates on April 21, 2022, at Wrigley Field.

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