Quintana (9-11) struck out nine Pirates over six innings Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits without a walk en route to a 17-3 win.
The lefty was able to recover from an ugly first inning that included him hitting a batter with the bases loaded to deliver a quality start -- just his third in his last six outings. Quintana has been just as uneven with the Cubs as he was with the White Sox before being traded, as he's peculiarly been unable to recapture the form of his first five MLB seasons, all of which he finished with an ERA of 3.76 or better. With a 4.49 ERA in 2017, that streak looks like it's destined to end. However, he'll draw another favorable matchup against these light-hitting Pirates on Monday.