Pittsburgh Pirates face Chicago Cubs with Taillon and Ashcraft starting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 26, 2026, at PNC Park. Pirates starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft, returning to the mound after a struggle against the New York Yankees, hopes to improve his home record. Cubs' Jameson Taillon faces the Pirates for the third time this season after recovering from an injury. Both teams are competing in the final game of their three-game series.
- •Game is taking place at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA.
- •Braxton Ashcraft has a 3.68 ERA at home.
- •Jameson Taillon aims for a better performance after injury.
- •This is the final game of a three-game series.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jameson Taillon vs. Braxton Ashcraft
"The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
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