Chicago Cubs end losing skid by defeating Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game losing streak on Friday by routing the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2. Alex Bregman led the offensive effort with his 25th home run of the season among three hits, while Shota Imanaga provided six effective innings to earn the win. The Cubs recorded 16 hits in the contest, with Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch also contributing significantly to the victory. Pittsburgh, which had won nine of its previous 11 games, saw its four-game winning streak come to a halt. Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez departed the game in the sixth inning due to hamstring discomfort. The two teams are scheduled to continue their series on Saturday with Paul Skenes slated to pitch for Pittsburgh against Clay Holmes of Chicago.
- •Alex Bregman hit his 25th home run in the 12-2 win.
- •Shota Imanaga pitched six innings to secure his 10th victory.
- •Chicago finished the game with 16 hits against three Pittsburgh pitchers.
- •Pittsburgh rookie Esmerlyn Valdez left the game with hamstring discomfort.
- •Paul Skenes and Clay Holmes are the scheduled starters for Saturday's matchup.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 12, Pirates 2: Alex Bregman’s three hits and homer lead a 16-hit attack
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid
"Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide. Seiya Suzuki had three hits, including a wind-blown triple, scored three runs and drove in one as the Cubs finished with 16 hits against three Pittsburgh pitchers and ended the Pirates' four-game winning streak. Chicago remains well behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee but is in position for a wild card.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:05 PMCubs 12, Pirates 2: Alex Bregman’s three hits and homer lead a 16-hit attack
Now you can exhale. A little, at least.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:26 PMAlex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid
Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide. Seiya Suzuki had three hits, including a wind-blown triple, scored three runs and drove in one as the Cubs finished with 16 hits against three Pittsburgh pitchers and ended the Pirates' four-game winning streak. Chicago remains well behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee but is in position for a wild card.
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