PITTSBURGH – Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds had home runs among their three hits each Thursday in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs.Kuhl (2-3) retired the first nine batters and had a no-hitter until Anthony Rizzo doubled to the wall in right-center with one out in the sixth inning.The right-hander finished his comeback season on a strong note.
He allowed two hits, struck out five hits and gave up three walks. He sat out last season while rehabbing after Tommy John surgery.The Cubs, who clinched a postseason berth Tuesday, are stumbling toward the playoffs with five losses in six games.