This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Chicago Cubs Struggles Coincide With The Struggles Of Kyle Tucker. Kyle Tucker was acquired in a trade from the Houston Astros in December of last year with the sole purpose of being an offensive weapon that the Chicago Cubs were desperate for.

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.