Pirates Rally To Beat Cubs

September 3, 2024 4:42 am

CHICAGO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered during Pittsburgh’s four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory. Chicago returned home after closing out an 8-1 trip with six consecutive victories. It was hoping to add to its push for the third NL wild card against Pittsburgh, but it blew a 3-0 lead in the opener of a three-game series. The Pirates began the eighth with three straight hits against Jorge López. Reynolds connected for his 22nd homer, tying it at 3 with a drive to the bleachers. After Oneil Cruz struck out swinging, McCutchen launched his 18th homer.