The Cubs (69-61) took three of four in Pittsburgh. Next up is a big three-game series against NL Central-leading Milwaukee at Wrigley Field beginning on Monday night.
Bellinger singled in Hoerner in the first inning. He doubled home two more runs in the fifth, giving Chicago a 5-1 lead. The 2019 NL MVP added another two-run double in the ninth and scored the Cubs' final run on Yan Gomes' groundout.
Bellinger has 16 RBIs in his last nine games and a MLB-best 53 RBIs since July 1. He has reached safely in 34 of his last 38 games. Joshua Palacios had two of Pittsburgh's four hits. Bailey Falter was tagged for six runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.Candelario put Chicago ahead to stay with his 19th homer, a tiebreaking two-run shot in the fourth. He also drove in a run with a fielder's choice in the eighth.
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad struck out seven in seven innings. He surrendered three hits and walked two. Seiya Suzuki had two hits and scored two runs for Chicago, extending his hitting streak to a career-best 10 games.The Pirates recalled right-hander Cody Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis. Right-hander Osvaldo Bido was optioned to Triple-A. Bolton allowed one hit in 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the loss.Cubs: RHP Jameson Taillon is scheduled to start Monday against LHP Wade Miley and Milwaukee.
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