The Cubs shut out the Pirates 4-0 in their series opener from Pittsburgh. Jameson Taillon gave up just two hits over six innings to earn the win.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Bush went deep as Chicago holds a four-game lead over the Padres for the top NL Wild Card spot.
Braxton Ashcraft got the loss for Pittsburgh, which has dropped nine-of-10. The Pirates had only 3 hits in the game.
Game 2 in the series is Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.
September 15, 2025