Game result and context
Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on September 13, 2026. The game was decided by a three-run rally from the Pirates in the sixth inning, which overcame a two-run home run by Miguel Amaya.
Final result
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 4-3. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Pirates move to a 75-75 record on the season, while the Cubs fall to 83-67.
How the game changed
The Cubs took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning behind a two-run home run from Miguel Amaya. However, the Pirates responded immediately in the top of the sixth inning by scoring three runs to reclaim the lead at 4-2.
The Cubs managed one additional run in the bottom of the sixth, but the Pirates' bullpen held the lead for the remainder of the contest to secure the win.
Key performances
Miguel Amaya led the Cubs' offense, finishing 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Matthew Boyd took the loss for Chicago, allowing four earned runs over 5.1 innings of work.
For the Pirates, Bryan Reynolds contributed two hits and one RBI, while Nick Gonzales added an RBI. Brandon Lowe also drove in two runs. Bubba Chandler earned the win for Pittsburgh, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing three earned runs while striking out three batters.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Chicago Cubs hold a record of 83-67 and remain in second place in their division, 10.0 games back. They currently hold the top wild-card position with a 1.5-game lead over the field and have a wild-card elimination number of zero, as they are currently in a qualifying position.
The Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 75-75, placing them third in their division, 18.0 games back. They remain in the wild-card hunt with an elimination number of 6.