Pirates pitcher Vance Worley allowed one run, none earned, on six hits in 5 2/3 innings of work in Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the Cubs Wednesday.
"I kept the runs off the board and I had good defense working behind me," Worley said after the game, per MLB.com. "Me and Francisco Cervelli have been getting on the right page with each other and going right after guys."
Worley worked efficiently throughout his start, with only one blemish in the fourth inning. After allowing a Kris Bryant double to lead off the inning, he was able to advance to third on a throwing error. Then Starlin Castro grounded out to third, but allowed Bryant to score.
"He is a tough, tough guy, and he's got a lot of fight and a lot of competitive spirit," manager Clint Hurdle said. "And he doesn't back down and he doesn't back away."
Worley, now 2-1 on the year, boasts a 4.00 ERA in 18 innings of work. He will look to keep rolling Monday against the Cubs again.