Polanco, Worley help Pirates hold off Cubs
Polanco, Worley help Pirates hold off Cubs
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
3
Pittsburgh Pirates
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PIT | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-4
Pitch 5: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Ross grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Bryant scored, Castro out at third, Montero to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-4
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Montero singled to left center, Rizzo scored, Bryant to third, Castro to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Polanco homered to right (382 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Castro grounded out to third, Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Álvarez hit sacrifice fly to right, McCutchen scored, Walker to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Kang hit sacrifice fly to left, Álvarez scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Cervelli doubled to deep right, Marte scored, Álvarez to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Bryant struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Play Result 3-4
Wood ran for Rizzo.
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Bryant batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Rizzo singled to center.
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Single 3-4
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Rizzo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Soler grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Soler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Denorfia grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-4
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Denorfia batting
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Play Result 3-4
Rodriguez at first base.
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Start Inning 3-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-4
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Head to Head
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPIT
Josh Harrison3B4
Gregory PolancoLF25
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Neil Walker2B12
Starling MarteLF0
Pedro Alvarez1B24
Francisco CervelliC29
Jung Ho KangSS16
Vance WorleyP45
Substitutes
Andrew LamboRF15
Sean Rodriguez1B13
Rob ScahillP18
Corey HartPH12
Arquimedes CamineroP48
Jared HughesP35
Tony WatsonP56
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Jorge SolerRF12
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris BryantCF23
Starlin CastroSS13
Miguel MonteroC14
Chris CoghlanLF7
Jason HammelP39
Addison Russell2B27
Substitutes
Chris DenorfiaLF38
Travis WoodPR19
David RossPH3
Zac RosscupP58
Pedro StropP64
Welington CastilloPH20
Gonzalez GermenP62
Jonathan Herrera3B19
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