Polanco, McCutchen homer in Pirates' 7-5 win over Cubs
Gregory Polanco and Andrew McCutchen homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 7-5 on Wednesday night, ending the Cubs' season-best six-game winning streak.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
5
Pittsburgh Pirates
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| PIT | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
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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 5-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
A. Russell grounded out to shortstop, Castro scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-7
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Rodriguez singled to center, Cervelli scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-7
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
McCutchen hit sacrifice fly to right, Rodriguez scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-6
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Polanco singled to right, Cervelli scored, Morse to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Rizzo homered to right (424 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Schwarber homered to center (402 feet), Fowler scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Ramírez singled to left, Marte scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted 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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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Rizzo hit sacrifice fly to right, Schwarber scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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End Inning 5-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Fowler struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-7
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 5-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-7
Fowler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
A. Russell grounded out to shortstop, Castro scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-7
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Ground Out 4-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-7
A. Russell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Szczur doubled to deep right, Castro to third.
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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Double 4-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-7
Szczur batting
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Play Result 4-7
Szczur hit for J. Russell.
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Lineup Change 4-7
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Lineup Change 4-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Denorfia struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-7
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-7
Denorfia batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Castro singled to center.
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Single 4-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-7
Castro batting
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Play Result 4-7
Melancon relieved Watson.
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Start Inning 4-7
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-7
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Lineup Change 4-7
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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
Gregory PolancoRF25
Starling MarteLF0
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Aramis Ramirez3B17
Jung Ho KangSS16
Neil Walker2B12
Pedro Alvarez1B24
Francisco CervelliC29
Jeff LockeP31
Substitutes
Joakim SoriaP28
Travis IshikawaPH64
Tony WatsonP56
Mark MelanconP34
Jared HughesP35
Antonio BastardoP58
Michael MorsePH38
Sean Rodriguez1B13
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kyle SchwarberC12
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Jorge SolerRF12
Starlin CastroSS13
Chris DenorfiaLF38
Dan HarenP50
Addison Russell2B27
Substitutes
Chris CoghlanPH7
Travis WoodP19
Pedro StropP64
Jason MotteP30
James RussellP88
Matt SzczurPH36
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