The Cubs clinched a playoff berth after taking down the Pirates 8-4 and earning a sweep from Pittsburgh. Michael Busch lifted a sac-fly as to take the lead as part of a three-run sixth inning.
Chicago sits comfortably atop the NL Wild Card standings.
Yohan Ramirez got the loss after surrendering three unearned runs for Pittsburgh, which has dropped 11-of-12.
The Cubs will be in Cincinnati against the Reds on Thursday night.
September 17, 2025