Pirates return from woeful road trip for rematch with Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Chicago Cubs don't have to strain their memory banks in preparation for their next series, which begins Monday.

It was just last week that the Pirates played three games in Chicago, no doubt a fond memory for the Cubs and a sour one for Pittsburgh. Chicago swept the three games by a collective 28-11.

The Cubs, following that sweep of the Pirates, stretched their winning streak to a se