Cubs take two of three from Pirates, Bregman shines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Chicago Cubs secured two victories in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They entered Monday holding the top wild card position in the National League, with a magic number of 8 to clinch a postseason spot. Alex Bregman had a standout performance, hitting.400 with three doubles and a home run over the past week. Other players like Michael Busch and Pedro Ramirez also contributed positively, with Busch returning to form at a crucial time. The Cubs look to maintain their momentum as they face the Atlanta Braves next.
- •Cubs hold top wild card spot with two wins over Pirates.
- •Alex Bregman batted.400 over the past week.
- •Michael Busch recorded six RBI in five games.
- •Pedro Ramirez ended his 0-for-18 slump with power hitting.
- •Cubs face the Atlanta Braves in their next series.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs update: Alex Bregman, Michael Busch, Pedro Ramirez
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