Cubs defeat Pirates 4-3 behind patient plate appearances at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 13, 2026. The game turned in the eighth inning when the Cubs drew consecutive walks and hit by pitches to overcome a late-inning deficit. Matt Shaw provided the game-tying walk with the bases loaded, followed by a Nico Hoerner hit by pitch that brought in the go-ahead run. Michael Busch and Pedro Ramirez contributed solo home runs earlier in the contest, marking the first time Paul Skenes conceded a run at the venue. Relief pitchers Jacob Webb, Ryan Rolison, and Ryan Zeferjahn preserved the lead, with Zeferjahn securing the final out via strikeout. The win relied heavily on the team's disciplined plate approach, which allowed them to capitalize on command struggles from the Pirates bullpen.

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