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Cubs shut out Pirates 11-0 in front of sellout crowd at PNC Park

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Cubs shut out Pirates 11-0 in front of sellout crowd at PNC Park

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Chicago Cubs on July 25, 2026, and lost 11-0 at PNC Park before a sellout crowd. The game remained scoreless through the first three innings, but the Cubs broke through in the fifth inning, scoring three runs. Starter Shota Imanaga dominated for Chicago, pitching six shutout innings. The Pirates' pitcher Paul Skenes allowed five earned runs over 5.1 innings, including a career-high 11 strikeouts. Pittsburgh aims to avoid a sweep in the series with Sunday's matchup against Jameson Taillon.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs score three in the fifth inning to take the lead.
•Pirates allow three additional runs in the sixth inning.
•Skenes strikes out 11 but suffers the loss.
•Imanaga pitches six shutout innings for the Cubs.
•Pirates' next game is against Taillon on July 26.

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