Jameson Taillon was tagged for six runs on six hits - including three home runs - in six innings as the Cubs came-from-behind to defeat the Pirates, 7-6, on Sunday. Taillon walked two and struck out 10.
Fantasy Impact: Taillon allowed five runs over the first two innings, but settled in and allowed just one more run over his final four innings. The righthander did allow three home runs - two by Brandon Lowe and one by Oneil Cruz - in his six innings of work, but he did strike out 10 batters for the first time since striking out 10 Mets on June 22, 2024. After Lowe got him for a grand slam in the second, Taillon retired eight straight batters before Lowe tagged him again in the fifth for a solo shot. He then retired the final five batters he faced. Taillon is 0-1 with a 4.86 ERA in three starts, striking out 17 batters in 16.2 innings. He's lined up for his next outing to come against the Mets on Saturday.
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Dansby Swanson went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run, and three runs scored as the Cubs came-from-behind to knock off the Pirates, 7-6, on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: Swanson hit his second home run of the season off of Pirates' starter, Bubba Chandler, in the bottom of the third inning for his only hit of the game. He reached base two more times on walks and ended up scoring three runs on the day. The veteran shortstop is still off to a slow start to the season as he's hitting .163 (8-for-49) with two home runs and seven RBI.
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