McCutchen helps Pirates to a rare win over Cubs, Arrieta
Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including an RBI single during a decisive four-run seventh, as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a rare victory over the Chicago Cubs and Jake Arrieta, 8-4.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
4
Pittsburgh Pirates
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| PIT | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 4-8
Joyce scored, Mercer to third, McCutchen to second on wild pitch by Cahill.
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Wild Pitch 4-8
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 4: foul
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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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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Marte grounded into fielder's choice to second, Fryer scored, Freese out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-7
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
McCutchen singled to center, Jaso scored, Fryer to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Play Result 4-5
Polanco safe at first on throwing error by first baseman Rizzo, Bell scored, Jaso to third.
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Error 4-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Jaso singled to left center, Frazier scored, Bell to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Rizzo homered to right center (420 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Montero homered to right (376 feet), Russell scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Báez grounded out to second, Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Rodriguez homered to left (413 feet), Marte scored.
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End Inning 4-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Contreras struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Contreras batting
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Play Result 4-8
Melancon relieved Schugel.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Rizzo walked.
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Play Result 4-8
Bryant to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-8
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Rizzo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Bryant singled to center.
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Single 4-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Bryant batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Zobrist flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Zobrist batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
La Stella grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 4-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Head to Head
PIT wins series 2-1
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
John Jaso1B28
Gregory PolancoRF25
Andrew McCutchenCF4
David Freese3B25
Starling MarteLF0
Josh Harrison2B4
Sean Rodriguez1B13
Erik KratzC38
Francisco LirianoP45
Substitutes
Eric FryerC41
Adam FrazierRF20
Juan NicasioP40
Neftali FelizP30
Josh BellPH56
Jordy MercerSS27
Tony WatsonP56
Matt JoycePH7
A.J. SchugelP31
Mark MelanconP34
CHC
Ben Zobrist2B18
Kris BryantLF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Willson ContrerasC40
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez3B28
Miguel MonteroC14
Jake ArrietaP49
Substitutes
Albert AlmoraCF5
Travis WoodP19
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Trevor CahillP35
Tommy La StellaPH4
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