Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series.

The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat. The loss for the Pirates means they lose the series as well,

THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at home, thanks to a Dansby Swanson sacrifice fly hit for a run to end the 8th.

The Pirates won 3-2 in the series opener over the Cubs on Aug. 15, thanks to a go-ahead solo home run from Jack Suwinski in the top of the ninth inning. They lost the last game, 3-1 on Aug. 16, with the Cubs bringing in two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, breaking the deadlock and evening up the series.

Since he started in the All-Star Game, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker owns a .182/.333/.239 slash line with just three extra-base hits and six RBIs.

The Cubs equaled Pham’s home run in the bottom of the fourth. Kyle Tucker singled with one out and advanced to second on a little popup by Seiya Suzuki to short center. Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with a rare walk and Carson Kelly then singled in Tucker [VIDEO].

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.