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Categories: SPORTS

Cubs‑Pirates July 2026 Series

Entities: Don Kelly · Chicago Cubs · Pittsburgh Pirates · Ryan O'Hearn · Alex Bregman

Overview

The Cubs‑Pirates rivalry produced back‑to‑back extra‑inning dramas on July 24, 2026, when Chicago won 3–2 in the top of the 10th on Dansby Swanson’s RBI single and a bases‑loaded walk by Seiya Suzuki, with Pete Crow‑Armstrong adding a solo homer. Matthew Boyd limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings.

The following night the Cubs blew the series open, 11–0, as Crow‑Armstrong went 4‑for‑5 with a home run, three RBIs and a near‑cycle, while Shōta Imanaga tossed six shutout innings. Pirates ace Paul Skenes surrendered five earned runs.

On July 26 the clubs met again at PNC Park. Jameson Taillon started for Chicago against Braxton Ashcraft for Pittsburgh. After a closely contested game, rookie first‑baseman Ryan O’Hearn celebrated his 32nd birthday with a 406‑foot grand slam that gave Pittsburgh a six‑run cushion, and the Pirates held on for an 8–7 victory, snapping a three‑game losing streak and keeping their wild‑card hopes alive. Ashcraft earned the win, improving to 10‑4, while the loss left the Cubs trailing further in the NL Central race.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Chicago Cubs as Ryan O’Hearn hits birthday grand slam

    Ryan O’Hearn’s birthday grand slam lifts the Pirates to an 8‑7 win over the Cubs, avoiding a sweep and keeping Pittsburgh in the wild‑card race; Alex Bregman sat out for Chicago.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 28 sources
    Chicago Cubs defeat Pittsburgh Pirates in extra‑inning thriller

    The Cubs beat the Pirates 3‑2 in extra innings on July 24, then routed them 11‑0 on July 25, highlighted by Swanson’s clutch hit, Crow‑Armstrong’s big day and a Imanaga‑Skenes pitching duel.

  3. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Atlanta Braves take on Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB game at PNC Park on July 7

    The Braves (52‑37) face the Pirates (46‑45) at PNC Park on July 7, 2026. Pirates are -177 favorites; Braves start Hurston Waldrep, Pirates start Paul Skenes. Both teams have injury concerns and recent mixedform

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7 on Eugenio Suárez’s ninth‑inning homer

    Eugenio Suárez’s ninth‑inning three‑run homer lifted the Cincinnati Reds to a 9‑7 comeback win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Seattle Mariners face Pittsburgh Pirates in June 2026 MLB showdown

    Seattle Mariners (41‑39) meet Pittsburgh Pirates (39‑40) at PNC Park on June 24‑25, 2026. Mariners are -145 moneyline favorites; starters are Bryan Woo vs. Braxton Ashcraft.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates clash in June 23‑24 series

    Mariners host Pirates at PNC Park June 23‑24, 2026. Starting pitchers: Kirby vs. Keller (June 23) and Woo vs. Ashcraft (June 24). TV on SportsNet PT, stream on Fubo; betting odds favor Mariners.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros MLB preview June 2, 2026

    The Pirates (32‑28) host the Astros (27‑34) on June 2, 2026 in Houston. Key hitters: Gonzales, Alvarez. Starters: Bubba Chandler vs. Mike Burrows. Odds: Astros -114, Pirates -105, O/U 9.

Sources

anguscountyworld.co.uk · archysport.com · babsolute.com.au · beavercountyradio.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · capperspicks.com · chicagomorningstar.com · chicitysports.com · clutchpoints.com · cpas.fr · deadspin.com · fanSided.com · gambling911.com · heavy.com · iClarified.com · knoxradio.com · lasvegassportsbetting.com · liveblogwp.wtop.com · mLive.com · mymotherlode.com · notiulti.com · observer-reporter.com · pickdawgz.com · pittsburghbaseballnow.com · si.com · sportschatplace.com · sportsmockery.com · theathletic.co.uk · theathletic.com · thebiglead.com · topics.al.com · triblive.com · tribtoday.com · winnipegfreepress.com · witandspitup.com · worldbaseball.com · wtop.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history