Matthew Boyd leads Cubs to 3-2 victory against Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on July 25, 2026, thanks to Matthew Boyd's strong pitching performance. Boyd threw seven innings, allowing just one run and contributing to the Cubs’ success in a key stretch of games. This win marks the team's first game in a challenging 17-game stretch, during which they currently hold a 2.5 game lead for the first Wild Card spot in the playoffs. The Cubs' bullpen managed to secure the win by retiring all six batters faced in the final innings.
- •Cubs win 3-2 against Pirates on July 25, 2026
- •Matthew Boyd pitched seven innings, giving up one run
- •Cubs enter a crucial 17-game stretch
- •Cubs hold a 2.5 game lead for the Wild Card
- •Cubs' bullpen closed out the game effectively
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matthew Boyd is the Superhero vs. the Pirates
"The Cubs start a key stretch of games with a 3-2 win behind a strong start from Boyd.
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