Pirates rally for eight runs to edge Cubs in back-and-forth contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on July 26 at PNC Park. After struggling offensively in recent games, the Pirates responded with three home runs, including a grand slam from Ryan O’Hearn. The Cubs initially took a lead in the second inning but could not maintain it as Pittsburgh reclaimed control. Chicago mounted a late comeback, scoring two runs in the ninth, but the Pirates held on for the win. Pittsburgh continues its homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
- •Pirates hit three home runs, breaking a scoring slump.
- •Ryan O’Hearn contributed a grand slam and four RBIs.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski held off a Cubs rally in the eighth.
- •Pirates' next game is against the Diamondbacks on July 27.
- •Mason Montgomery earned his second save of the season.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ offense comes back to life, bullpen holds on for win over Cubs
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates' offense comes back to life, bullpen holds on for win over Cubs
"Ryan O’Hearn, who turned 33 on Sunday, became the fourth Pirate to hit a grand slam on his birthday.
"Ryan O'Hearn, who turned 33 on Sunday, became the fourth Pirate to hit a grand slam on his birthday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:28 PMPirates’ offense comes back to life, bullpen holds on for win over Cubs
Ryan O’Hearn, who turned 33 on Sunday, became the fourth Pirate to hit a grand slam on his birthday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:28 PMPirates' offense comes back to life, bullpen holds on for win over Cubs
Ryan O'Hearn, who turned 33 on Sunday, became the fourth Pirate to hit a grand slam on his birthday.
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