The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 30-26 record after snapping a 10-game losing streak on Wednesday night. The club broke out offensively. They achieved a 10-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This victory was highlighted by a massive six-run outburst in the seventh inning.
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MLB Game Recap
Behind a 14-hit attack, the Cubs secured a 10-4 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park to end their slide. Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 75 pitches over 5.0 innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits with four strikeouts, but did not factor in the decision. The game turned in the seventh inning. Ian Happ and pinch-hitter Michael Conforto broke the tie game with home runs. The bullpen then combined for four hitless frames of relief. Jacob Webb pitched a perfect three-strikeout sixth inning.
Standout Performer
Ian Happ was the catalyst in his hometown, finishing 2-for-6 with a home run and a season-high five RBIs. Happ opened the scoring with a two-run single in the first. He delivered the decisive blow with a three-run homer in the seventh to break a 4-4 tie. His performance extended a streak of reaching base in 40 consecutive games played in Pittsburgh.
Key News & Notes
The Cubs placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list with back tightness. They also promoted prospect Pedro Ramirez. He recorded two hits in the win. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed there is no structural damage to Shaw’s back and noted he is improving rapidly. Additionally, the club signed veteran lefty reliever Aaron Bummer to a minor league deal. Matthew Boyd, who is recovering, will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. This will happen this Sunday after he had a successful live batting practice.
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Farm Report
- AAA: Iowa Cubs 1, Indianapolis 0. Ty Blach dominated over 4.2 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts as the Cubs secured a shutout victory.
- AA: Knoxville Smokies 5, Chattanooga Lookouts 4 (10 innings). Pitcher Grant Kipp fanned 8 over 5.0 innings of one-run ball to help secure an extra-innings road win.
- High-A: South Bend Cubs 13, Fort Wayne TinCaps 5. No. 8 prospect Josiah Hartshorn excelled by going 3-for-4. He hit his first High-A home run. He also achieved 5 RBIs. South Bend won its seventh straight.
- Low-A: Myrtle Beach Pelicans 6, Wilmington Warbirds 2. Logan Poteet reached base four times, including a home run and double, to support Dominick Reid’s career-high 9 strikeouts.
- Rookie: ACL Cubs did not have a game scheduled.
Looking Ahead
The Cubs aim for a series split tonight as Colin Rea (4-3, 4.83 ERA) takes the mound. They face a tough challenge against Pirates ace and 2025 NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes (6-4, 3.00 ERA).
After a miserable two weeks, the offense finally woke up just in time to face Skenes. What do you think?
