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    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    67-61, 32-31 Away
    1
    67-61, 32-31 Away
    Final
    PIT
    Pittsburgh PiratesPiratesPIT
    58-71, 32-34 Home
    2
    58-71, 32-34 Home

    Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates

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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    M. TauchmanCF
    0-4000.263
    N. Hoerner2B
    0-3000.277
    I. HappLF
    2-4111.241
    C. Bellinger1B
    0-4000.316
    D. SwansonSS
    0-4000.245
    S. SuzukiRF
    2-4000.265
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 2nd: Suzuki flied out to right.
    • 5th: Suzuki reached on infield single to third.
    • 7th: Suzuki reached on infield single to shortstop.
    • 9th: Suzuki struck out swinging.
    J. CandelarioDH
    0-3000.268
    Y. GomesC
    0-2000.273
    N. Madrigal3B
    1-3000.282
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    K. Hendricks
    5.2621494-633.80
    J. Cuas
    1.1101024-143.83
    D. Smyly
    1.0000110-75.24
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    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CHCPIT
    Hits
    5
    7
    Home Runs
    1
    0
    Total Bases
    9
    9
    Runners LOB
    5
    7

    Game Information

    PNC Park
    PNC Park
    12:05 AM, 26 August 2023
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Attendance: 24,379
    Game Time:2:12
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Adam Hamari
    • First Base Umpire - Nick Mahrley
    • Second Base Umpire - Jacob Metz
    • Third Base Umpire - Vic Carapazza

    Mitch Keller pitches eight scoreless innings and Pirates hold off Cubs 2-1

    — Mitch Keller pitched eight scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the first before holding on to beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday night.
    Aug 26, 2023, 03:30 am - AP
    CHC
    PIT
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    000000001150
    20000000-270
    M. Keller
    win

    M. Keller11-8

    8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 1 BB
    K. Hendricks
    loss

    K. Hendricks5-7

    5.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 1 BB
    D. Bednar
    save

    D. Bednar28

    1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CHCPIT
    1stMcCutchen grounded out to third, Hayes scored, Reynolds to third.01
    1stPalacios grounded into fielder's choice to second, Reynolds scored.02
    9thHapp homered to right center (397 feet).12
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    CHC win 3-1

    • Cubs
      5
    • Pirates
      4
    Game 1
    25/8
    • Cubs
      1
    • Pirates
      2
    Game 2
    26/8
    • Cubs
      10
    • Pirates
      6
    Game 3
    27/8
    • Cubs
      10
    • Pirates
      1
    Game 4
    27/8

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee10359.636-W5
    Chicago8973.54914W1
    Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
    St. Louis7785.47526L4
    Cincinnati7587.46328L1
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