US EditionCubs Beat Pirates to Close on Playoff Berth
Jameson Taillon pitched six shutout innings with just two hits allowed, helping the Cubs secure their 14th team shutout this season, strengthening their postseason position.
- On Monday night in Pittsburgh, the Chicago Cubs shut out the Pirates 4-0, moving closer to securing a spot in the playoffs.
- The win followed contributions from Pete Crow-Armstrong, who ended a slump by homering and doubling, and strong pitching by Jameson Taillon.
- Crow-Armstrong hit a 414-foot solo home run in the sixth inning, while Michael Busch homered in the third, and Nico Hoerner scored on a wild pitch.
- The Cubs improved their record to 86-64, extended their advantage over San Diego to four games for the leading NL wild card spot, and reduced their magic number to two following a Giants defeat.
- The result tightened the Cubs’ playoff chances with 12 games left, and rookie RHP Cade Horton is scheduled to face major league ERA leader Paul Skenes Tuesday night.
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Jameson Taillon pitches Cubs past Pirates
Jameson Taillon threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of their three-game series on Monday evening.
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