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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs

MLBSeptember 12, 2026Wrigley Field83°F, partly cloudy, wind 9 mph out to CF

PiratesPittsburghPIT74-75

Pirates 3, Cubs 4

Final
CubsChicagoCHCWon83-66
Score by inning
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PIT000003000360
CHC10100002–451

W Ryan RolisonL Gregory SotoSV Ryan Zeferjahn

Brandon Lowe helps the Pirates top the Cubs 4-3 in series finaleBrandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Pittsburgh's three-run sixth inning, and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a sweep of their weekend series.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Oneil Cruz strikes out swinging.
  2.  Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
  3.  Bryan Reynolds singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.
  4.  Konnor Griffin grounds into a force out, shortstop Nico Hoerner to second baseman Pedro Ramírez. Bryan Reynolds out at 2nd.

Bot 1st

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
  2.  Alex Bregman grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
  3.  Michael Busch homers (19) on a fly ball to center field.CHC 63%
  4.  Ian Happ grounds out, first baseman Spencer Horwitz to pitcher Paul Skenes.

Top 2nd

  1.  Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.
  2.  Spencer Horwitz singles on a line drive to right fielder Tyrone Taylor.
  3.  Jake Mangum strikes out swinging.
  4.  Jacob Gonzalez walks. Spencer Horwitz to 2nd.
  5.  Henry Davis grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Pedro Ramírez. Jacob Gonzalez out at 2nd.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
  2.  Michael Conforto flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
  3.  Carson Kelly lines out to first baseman Spencer Horwitz in foul territory.

Top 3rd

  1.  Oneil Cruz flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  2.  Brandon Lowe grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Bryan Reynolds called out on strikes.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Pedro Ramírez homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field.CHC 79%
  2.  Tyrone Taylor flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong lines out to right fielder Jake Mangum.
  4.  Alex Bregman hit by pitch.
  5.  Michael Busch strikes out swinging.

Top 4th

  1.  Konnor Griffin flies out to right fielder Tyrone Taylor.
  2.  Ryan O'Hearn grounds out, shortstop Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Spencer Horwitz strikes out swinging.

Bot 4th

  1.  Ian Happ walks.
  2.  Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to right fielder Jake Mangum. Ian Happ to 2nd.
  3.  Michael Conforto grounds into a double play, second baseman Brandon Lowe to shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Ian Happ to 3rd. Nico Hoerner out at 2nd. Michael Conforto out at 1st.CHC 80%
  4.  Carson Kelly grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Top 5th

  1.  Jake Mangum grounds out, shortstop Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Jacob Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Henry Davis walks.
  4.  Oneil Cruz grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 5th

  1.  Pedro Ramírez pops out to shortstop Konnor Griffin.
  2.  Tyrone Taylor strikes out swinging.
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, first baseman Spencer Horwitz to pitcher Paul Skenes.

Top 6th

  1.  Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tyrone Taylor.CHC 74%
  2.  Bryan Reynolds reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Nico Hoerner. Brandon Lowe to 2nd. Brandon Lowe advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by shortstop Nico Hoerner.CHC 66%
  3.  Konnor Griffin flies out to right fielder Tyrone Taylor. Brandon Lowe to 3rd.
  4.  Ryan O'Hearn homers (18) on a fly ball to right field. Brandon Lowe scores. Bryan Reynolds scores.PIT 62%
  5.  Spencer Horwitz walks.
  6.  Jake Mangum flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  7.  Jacob Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd.
  8.  Henry Davis walks. Jacob Gonzalez to 2nd.
  9.  Oneil Cruz grounds out, second baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.PIT 60%

Bot 6th

  1.  Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.PIT 52%
  2.  Michael Busch grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Horwitz to shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Michael Busch out at 1st.PIT 66%
  3.  Ian Happ flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.

Top 7th

  1.  Brandon Lowe walks.PIT 72%
  2.  Bryan Reynolds grounds into a force out, shortstop Nico Hoerner to second baseman Pedro Ramírez. Brandon Lowe out at 2nd. Bryan Reynolds to 1st.
  3.  Konnor Griffin strikes out swinging.
  4.  Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 7th

  1.  Nico Hoerner flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
  2.  Michael Conforto strikes out on a foul tip.
  3.  Carson Kelly grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Top 8th

  1.  Spencer Horwitz grounds out, second baseman Pedro Ramírez to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Jake Mangum lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  3.  Jared Triolo lines out to right fielder Tyrone Taylor.

Bot 8th

  1.  Pedro Ramírez doubles (12) on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.CHC 52%
  2.  Tyrone Taylor flies out to right fielder Jake Mangum.PIT 58%
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.PIT 66%
  4.  Alex Bregman hit by pitch.
  5.  Seiya Suzuki walks. Pedro Ramírez to 3rd. Alex Bregman to 2nd.PIT 56%
  6.  Matt Shaw walks. Pedro Ramírez scores. Alex Bregman to 3rd. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.CHC 67%
  7.  Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. Alex Bregman scores. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd. Matt Shaw to 2nd.CHC 83%
  8.  Michael Conforto strikes out swinging.CHC 76%

Top 9th

  1.  Rafael Flores Jr. singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alex Bregman.CHC 66%
  2.  Oneil Cruz lines out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.CHC 75%
  3.  Brandon Lowe flies out to right fielder Matt Shaw.CHC 82%
  4.  Bryan Reynolds challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Bryan Reynolds called out on strikes.

Bot 1st

  1.  PIT 0, CHC 1Michael Busch homers (19) on a fly ball to center field.CHC 63%

Bot 3rd

  1.  PIT 0, CHC 2Pedro Ramírez homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field.CHC 79%

Top 6th

  1.  PIT 3, CHC 2Ryan O'Hearn homers (18) on a fly ball to right field. Brandon Lowe scores. Bryan Reynolds scores.PIT 62%

Bot 8th

  1.  PIT 3, CHC 3Matt Shaw walks. Pedro Ramírez scores. Alex Bregman to 3rd. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.CHC 67%
  2.  PIT 3, CHC 4Nico Hoerner hit by pitch. Alex Bregman scores. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd. Matt Shaw to 2nd.CHC 83%

Win probability

Top 6th · Biggest swing #1 · PIT 3–2 CHC

Ryan O'Hearn homers (18) on a fly ball to right field. Brandon Lowe scores. Bryan Reynolds scores.

See it in the scoring summary
PIT 62%PIT +32 pts

Game leaders

PiratesPittsburgh

CubsChicago

Team stats

  • PIT 6HitsCHC 5
  • PIT 1Home runsCHC 2
  • PIT 5WalksCHC 3
  • PIT 8StrikeoutsCHC 6
  • PIT 18Left on baseCHC 10
  • PIT 0ErrorsCHC 1
All team stats
  • PIT 3RCHC 4
  • PIT 02bCHC 1
  • PIT 3RbiCHC 4
  • PIT 34AbCHC 27
  • PIT 10ACHC 7
  • PIT 24PoCHC 27
  • PIT 34TcCHC 35
  • PIT 8.0IpCHC 9.0
  • PIT 5HCHC 6
  • PIT 4RCHC 3
  • PIT 4ErCHC 2
  • PIT 3BbCHC 5
  • PIT 6SoCHC 8
  • PIT 2HrCHC 1
  • PIT 113PCHC 145

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Oneil Cruz CF5000001.273
Brandon Lowe 2B4110011.257
Bryan Reynolds LF5110002.264
Konnor Griffin SS4000001.262
Ryan O'Hearn DH4113101.268
Spencer Horwitz 1B3010011.247
Jake Mangum RF4000001.281
Jacob Gonzalez 3B2010010.225
Jared Triolo 3B1000000.244
Henry Davis C1000020.167
Rafael Flores Jr. PH1010000.250
Totals34363158

HR: O'Hearn.RBI: O'Hearn 3.LOB: 18.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Paul Skenes7.042214823.78
Gregory Soto L1.012222313.32

Video

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