Seiya Suzuki's Two Hits Can't Lift Cubs Past Pirates 2-1

Seiya Suzuki delivered two hits in the Cubs' narrow 2-1 defeat against the Pirates. This performance extends his hitting streak to five games, where he's batting .318 over that span. Despite the team's loss, Suzuki now has 71 hits in 66 games this season, contributing to a .269 average and a .545 slugging percentage.

Across the last 30 games, Suzuki has maintained a .293 average with a .943 OPS, showing consistent performance. His home and away splits reveal a stronger .298 average on the road compared to .236 at home. His 17 home runs this season add to his offensive contributions, though he struck out once in his latest outing, bringing his total to 77 on the season.