STREAKS AND NOTES: Pirates - OF Mondesi's first-inning RBI single on Sunday snapped Pittsburgh's 0-for-18 slump with runners in scoring position. ... 3B Chris Stynes' 4th inning single on Sunday snapped his 0-for-13 slump to start the season. ... SS Craig Wilson was hitless in three at-bats on Sunday, after having hit safely in Pittsburgh's first five games. Cubs - OF Todd Hollandsworth started at first base for Chicago on Sunday, after homering on Friday and Saturday. He had not played first base since 1999 with Los Angeles. ... 2B Mark Grudzielanek was held out for the second straight day Sunday. Grudzielanek aggravated a chronic right Achilles' tendon problem while playing all 15 innings Friday night. ... Actor/comedian Bill Murray will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and lead the fans in singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the game.
I have the pirates +1.5....
I have the pirates +1.5....
