US EditionCubs chase Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes, move to cusp of playoff berth with 4-1 win over Pirates
Cubs improved to 87-64 with six wins in seven games, led by Cade Horton's 11-4 record and Michael Busch's 29th homer, moving close to playoff qualification.
- On Tuesday night, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at PNC Park, moving close to a playoff berth.
- The Cubs pressured Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who struggled with control and allowed three runs before being removed midway through the fourth inning.
- Michael Busch led the Cubs offensively with a leadoff home run, two doubles, and three total hits, while Cade Horton pitched five strong innings.
- Busch hit his 29th homer of the season, tying the team high, and Skenes struck out six but issued three walks and gave up Busch's home run.
- The Cubs improved to 87-64, won six of their last seven games, and stand one win away from clinching a postseason spot as the Pirates continue to struggle.
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Cubs chase Skenes in win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Michael Busch greeted Paul Skenes with the fourth leadoff home run of his career and the Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of their first playoff berth in five years with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. The Cubs winnowed their magic number to one by chasing Skenes (10-10) during a rare rocky outing for the NL Cy Young Award favorite. Busch led off with his 29th homer of the season, a shot to the final row o…
Cubs chase Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes, move to cusp of playoff berth with win over Pirates
Michael Busch greeted Paul Skenes with the fourth leadoff home run of his career, and the Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of their first playoff berth in five years with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
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Cubs chase Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes, move to cusp of playoff berth with 4-1 win over Pirates
Michael Busch hit a leadoff home run against Paul Skenes, and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to a playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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