Francisco Liriano-led Pirates shut out Cubs at Wrigley
Josh Harrison delivered once again when Pittsburgh needed a big hit. Then he limped off with a left ankle injury that could become a significant problem for the Pirates.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
5
Chicago Cubs
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wrigley Field · 36,867 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
J Mercer homered to left (376 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
C Stewart singled to left, G Polanco scored, B Morel to second.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
A McCutchen singled to shallow center, C d'Arnaud scored, J Mercer to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
G Sanchez grounded out to third, A McCutchen scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 5-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
M Szczur grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, L Watkins out at second.
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Advancing On Play 5-0
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Ground Out 5-0
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
M Szczur batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
L Watkins singled to left center, C Valaika to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-0
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Single 5-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
L Watkins batting
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Lineup Change 5-0
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Lineup Change 5-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
M Olt struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
M Olt batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
C Valaika singled to shallow center.
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Single 5-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-0
C Valaika batting
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Start Inning 5-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-0
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Lineup Change 5-0
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End Inning 5-0
Middle of the 9th
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Head to Head
PIT wins series 3-0
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Arismendy Alcantara2B29
Javier BaezSS28
Jorge SolerRF12
Welington CastilloC20
Chris Valaika3B16
Mike Olt1B25
Junior LakeLF48
Matt SzczurCF36
Felix DoubrontP53
Substitutes
Zac RosscupP58
Kyuji FujikawaP21
Arodys VizcainoP68
Logan WatkinsPH
Ryan KalishPH51
Dan StrailyP53
Chris CoghlanLF7
PIT
Starling MarteLF0
Jordy MercerSS27
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Neil Walker2B12
Gaby Sanchez1B35
Jose TabataRF31
Brent Morel3B53
Chris StewartC12
Francisco LirianoP45
Substitutes
Ike Davis1B24
Gregory PolancoRF25
Travis SniderPH27
Chase d'ArnaudPR6
Justin WilsonP32
Tony SanchezPH56
Andrew LamboPH15
Jared HughesP35
Brandon CumptonP47
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