Matthew Boyd pitched six innings of one-hit, one-run ball and Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking home run in the Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Both National League Central rivals know that mid-June is far too early to call the division, but the first-place Chicago Cubs and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers also know that the upcoming three-game set could go a long way in determining the winner at season's end.

Andrew McCutchen, the second batter of the game, homered to give the Bucs a 1-0 lead early. It was McCutchen’s 32nd career homer against the Cubs, which ties him for second-most among active players with Paul Goldschmidt. Eugenio Suárez leads with 36.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell makes demoralizing comments about Paul Skenes following the loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Don Kelly speaks after the Pirates' 3-2 loss in extras to the Cubs, breaking down Mitch Keller's start, praising the team for competing all series, and more

The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their lineup for the series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, including having one of their best players at a different position. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter for the Pirates,

The Pirates will look to draw even in the series finale against the Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.