CHICAGO — Mitch Keller pitched six effective innings, Nick Gonzales hit a key two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday. “Very proud to finish this road trip the way we did,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. I think we’re seeing the benefits of it since he’s been back in the big leagues.” TRAINER’S ROOM …
CHICAGO — Christopher Morel singled in Cody Bellinger with one out in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. “I was glad, extremely happy when they said it was confirmed.” Hector Neris tossed a perfect ninth, striking out two, for the win. “Our pitching staff today was the only reason why …