Cubs fall to Pirates 4-3 despite Matthew Boyd's solid performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Chicago Cubs lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday at Wrigley Field. Matthew Boyd, starting for the Cubs, left with a lead after five innings but allowed inherited runners to score in the sixth. The Cubs briefly led after a Miguel Amaya home run, but the Pirates responded with a two-run single from Brandon Lowe. Chicago remains tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card spot in the National League.
- •Matthew Boyd pitched five innings, leaving with a lead.
- •Miguel Amaya homered for the Cubs, marking his first since August 9.
- •The Cubs have blown 54 leads this season, reflecting ongoing struggles.
- •Cubs and Phillies are currently tied for the wild-card spot.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates 4, Cubs 3: Matthew Boyd deserved better
"And Miguel Amaya homered for the first time since Aug. 9, but it wasn’t enough.
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