Pirates fall to Cubs 3-2 despite strong pitching effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 24. The loss occurred after the Pirates failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the fifth inning, with the Cubs' Matthew Boyd allowing only one run over seven innings. Jared Jones pitched well for the Pirates, giving up one run in six innings. The Pirates have now experienced several frustrating losses this season and are looking to rebound in their next game against another left-handed pitcher. Yohan Ramirez gave up two runs in the 10th, but the bullpen showed promise with scoreless innings from Wilber Dotel, Mason Montgomery, and Gregory Soto.
- •Pirates scored two runs and had chances in the fifth inning.
- •Cubs' Matthew Boyd allowed one run in seven innings.
- •Jared Jones gave up one run and struck out five in six innings.
- •Yohan Ramirez allowed two runs in the 10th inning.
- •Pirates face another lefty starter in their next game.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Takeaways: Pitching Efforts go to Waste
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates offense squanders chances in 3-2 loss to Cubs
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost a lot of gut-wrenching games this season, and Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs […] The post Pirates Takeaways: Pitching Efforts go to Waste appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
"The Pittsburgh Pirates had their chances, but ultimately squandered them in a painful 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park Friday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:44 AMPirates Takeaways: Pitching Efforts go to Waste
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost a lot of gut-wrenching games this season, and Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs […] The post Pirates Takeaways: Pitching Efforts go to Waste appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 1:40 AMPirates offense squanders chances in 3-2 loss to Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates had their chances, but ultimately squandered them in a painful 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park Friday night.
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