Cubs 6 – Pirates 2

Win: Jon Lester
Loss: Juan Nicasio

— Jon Lester threw 5 2/3 shutout innings as the Chicago Cubs (20-6) cruised to a 6-2 win over the Pirates (15-13). Chicago in earning a three game sweep, out-scored Pittsburgh 20-5 —

*Juan Nicasio: 4.1 IP, 8 H, 4 R (1 ER), 3K/3BB
*Matt Joyce: 1-1, HR, 2 RBI