Images: Cubs blank Pirates, 4-0
See images from the Cubs' 4-0 shutout against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago Monday night. Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant each tallied 2 RBI, and pitcher Jason Hammel went eight innings to pick up the win.
Chicago Cubs starter Jason Hammel delivers a pitch during the first inning of an MLB baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Pittsburgh Pirates starter Vance Worley delivers a pitch during the first inning of an MLB baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44), bobbles a grounder hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew Lambo before throwing him out at first base during the first inning of an MLB baseball game Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44), watches his RBI double during the third inning of an MLB baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44), celebrates with manager Joe Maddon in the dugout after scoring on a Kris Bryant 2 RBI single during the third inning of an MLB baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' shortstop Starlin Castro, top, misses an errant throw by second baseman Addison Russell as Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli (29) slides into second base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison (5), reacts after striking out during the fIfth inning of an MLB baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Addison Russell (22), celebrates with manager Joe Maddon in the dugout after scoring on a Anthony Rizzo single during the fIfth inning of an MLB baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker (18), throws to first base after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler (24), at second base during the fIfth inning of an MLB baseball game Monday, April 27, 2015 in Chicago.
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