Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day

[ASFN Admin]

Ke'Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh's relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Thursday on a chilly opening day. Pittsburgh handled the cool conditions just a little bit better than Chicago, led by its largely anonymous bullpen. Six relievers combined for six innings of one-run ball — Duane Underwood Jr., Clay Holmes, Sam Howard (1-0), David Bednar and Chris Stratton each worked an inning before Richard Rodríguez finished for the save.

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