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    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    86-64, 40-35 Away
    4
    86-64, 40-35 Away
    Final
    PIT
    Pittsburgh PiratesPiratesPIT
    65-86, 42-34 Home
    0
    65-86, 42-34 Home

    Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates

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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    M. Busch1B
    1-5111.255
    N. Hoerner2B
    1-4100.299
    I. HappLF
    1-4000.242
    M. BallesterosDH
    0-4000.281
    C. KellyC
    1-4000.254
    P. Crow-ArmstrongCF
    2-4211.248
    D. SwansonSS
    2-4001.248
    W. CastroRF
    0-3000.182
    M. Shaw3B
    1-3000.223
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    J. Taillon
    6.0202388-593.93
    M. Soroka
    2.0002239-224.75
    P. Hodge
    0.2102021-85.81
    B. Keller
    0.100014-32.19
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CHCPIT
    Hits
    9
    3
    Home Runs
    2
    0
    Total Bases
    17
    4
    Runners LOB
    8
    10

    Game Information

    PNC Park
    PNC Park
    6:40 PM, September 15, 2025Coverage: MLBN
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Attendance: 15,706
    Game Time:2:46
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barrett
    • First Base Umpire - Carlos Torres
    • Second Base Umpire - Charlie Ramos
    • Third Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez

    Taillon shines, Busch and Crow-Armstrong homer as Cubs beat Pirates 4-0 to close on playoffs berth

    — Jameson Taillon allowed two hits in six innings, and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Monday night and got closer to clinching a postseason berth.
    Sep 15, 2025, 09:46 pm - AP
    CHC
    PIT
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    002101000490
    000000000030
    J. Taillon
    win

    J. Taillon10-6

    6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 K, 2 BB
    B. Ashcraft
    loss

    B. Ashcraft4-3

    4.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 2 BB
    B. Keller
    save

    B. Keller2

    0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CHCPIT
    3rdBusch homered to center (418 feet).10
    3rdHoerner scored on Ashcraft wild pitch, Happ to second.20
    4thSwanson doubled to left, Crow-Armstrong scored.30
    6thCrow-Armstrong homered to right center (414 feet).40
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    CHC win 5-1

    • Cubs
      9
    • Pirates
      0
    Game 1
    4/29
    • Cubs
      3
    • Pirates
      4
    Game 2
    4/30
    • Cubs
      8
    • Pirates
      3
    Game 3
    5/1
    • Cubs
      4
    • Pirates
      0
    Game 4
    9/15
    • Cubs
      4
    • Pirates
      1
    Game 5
    9/16
    • Cubs
      8
    • Pirates
      4
    Game 6
    9/17

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee10359.636-W5
    Chicago8973.54914W1
    Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
    St. Louis7785.47526L4
    Cincinnati7587.46328L1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Jose Ramirez takes blame as miscues sink Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS vs. Rays

    Jose Ramirez takes blame as miscues sink Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS vs. Rays

    Guardians star Jose Ramirez expressed regret for a pair of costly fourth-inning miscues that led to three unearned runs for the Rays, who evened the series with a 3-1 win in Game 2.
    Freddy Peralta shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS with Game 2 win

    Freddy Peralta shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS with Game 2 win

    The Guardians knew what was coming but still couldn't touch Rays starter Freddy Peralta, who topped 99 mph on his fastball and threw six scoreless innings as the Rays took Game 2 of the ALCS.
    Rays bounce back and win Game 2 over Guardians 3-1

    Rays bounce back and win Game 2 over Guardians 3-1

    Rays bounce back and win Game 2 over Guardians 3-1
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