Pirates Beat Cubs Again

September 22, 2023 4:40 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Andújar drove in three runs and Joshua Palacios hit a pinch-hit three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-6. Pittsburgh gave up six runs in the last three innings in handing Chicago its 10th loss in 13 games. The Cubs are now tied with Miami for the final National League wild card spot. Pittsburgh’s Johan Oviedo threw six scoreless innings, giving up four hits. The right-hander walked five batters but escaped trouble on multiple occasions and held the Cubs to 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.