Cubs edged by Pirates in 10th
Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs Thursday.
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Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs Thursday.
Held to a total of two runs in the first two games of the series, the Cubs broke out for seven runs in the second inning.
Bligh Madris hit his first major league home run and fellow rookie Roansy Contreras pitched five solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
The Cubs scored their run in the seventh on Ian Happ's single. Happ, Rafael Ortega and Nico Hoerner had two hits apiece.
The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent's winning streak of at least 10 games.
The Cubs have been outscored 90-28 during their 10-game losing streak, their longest slide since they lost 12 consecutive games from Aug. 5-16, 2021.
Rookie Chistopher Morel had a solo shot and three RBIs for the Cubs, losers of nine straight.
The Cubs' eight-game skid is their longest since since losing 12 in a row from Aug. 5-16, 2021.
"This is a place where a lot happened for me and a lot happened to me," Darvish said. "But I'm really grateful to be here pitching."
Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning single that gave the New York Yankees a victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
