Cubs secure 10-inning victory over Pirates with strong defense and Boyd's pitching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings at PNC Park on Friday night. Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner provided key defensive plays to support starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, who allowed one run over seven innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run in the sixth tied the game, setting the stage for the Cubs' two runs in the 10th. Dansby Swanson's RBI single and Seiya Suzuki's bases-loaded walk contributed to the win as the Cubs improved to 58-45 on the season. The Cubs' defense and Boyd's strong performance are critical as the team looks to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
- •Cubs improve to 58-45 this season
- •Matthew Boyd pitches seven innings, allowing one run
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong ties the game with a home run
- •Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki drive in runs in the 10th inning
- •Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner deliver key defensive plays
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, Happ, Hoerner, PCA, Swanson, Hollowell
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs flash leather to back Matthew Boyd’s strong start in 3-2, 10-inning win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
"PITTSBURGH — Any given night someone on the Chicago Cubs seems to step up defensively. Friday night was Ian Happ’s and Nico Hoerner’s turn. They each delivered a key defensive sequence that helped left-hander Matthew Boyd and the Cubs hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-2 win in 10 innings at PNC Park. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s solo home run — his 22nd — tied the game in the sixth inning, and ...
"Matthew Boyd battled the Pirates for seven innings with one run allowed and set the Cubs up for a 10th-inning win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:00 PMChicago Cubs news — Boyd, Happ, Hoerner, PCA, Swanson, Hollowell
Matthew Boyd battled the Pirates for seven innings with one run allowed and set the Cubs up for a 10th-inning win.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:14 AMChicago Cubs flash leather to back Matthew Boyd’s strong start in 3-2, 10-inning win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Any given night someone on the Chicago Cubs seems to step up defensively. Friday night was Ian Happ’s and Nico Hoerner’s turn. They each delivered a key defensive sequence that helped left-hander Matthew Boyd and the Cubs hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-2 win in 10 innings at PNC Park. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s solo home run — his 22nd — tied the game in the sixth inning, and ...
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