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Chicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 2: final score and stats

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 1 to Pittsburgh Pirates 2, on Monday, May 25, 2026 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBMonday, May 25, 2026
DateMay 25, 2026
Start time1:35 PM ET
VenuePNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TVMLB.TV
Attendance22,174

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0000100001
Pittsburgh Pirates00100010-2

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageAlex Bregman · 2-4, K
Home RunsMichael Busch · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, K
Runs Batted InMichael Busch · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, K
MLB RatingMichael Busch · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, K
Pittsburgh Pirates
Batting AverageSpencer Horwitz · 2-3, R, BB
Home RunsHenry Davis · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, K
Runs Batted InBrandon Lowe · 2-4, 2B, RBI, K
MLB RatingHenry Davis · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, K

Team comparison

Chicago CubsPittsburgh Pirates
Runs per game
0.5
-
Runs allowed per game
6.0
-
29-25Record28-26
2nd in NL CentStanding3rd in NL Cent
0-2Road record / home record0-0
LLLast 5
L2Streak-

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
Endy Rodriguez C · Hip - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Pete Crow-Armstrong0-4400000020.223.311.363
Ian Happ0-3300001121.211.348.422
Michael Busch1-4411110113.230.358.393
Alex Bregman2-4402000114.255.340.349
Michael Conforto0-4400000118.268.369.507
Pedro Ramirez1-330100008.286.375.429
Nico Hoerner0-110000004.254.340.373
Moises Ballesteros2-2202001011.248.328.444
Seiya Suzuki0-110000016.240.337.411
Miguel Amaya0-2200001111.234.352.377
Carson Kelly0-110000004.294.378.389
Dansby Swanson0-3300000111.186.285.343
Team6-3232161137141

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Ben Brown6.041127083-582.0183
Trent Thornton1.021100121-152.7921
Jacob Webb1.020002023-162.7823
Team8.0822291127-89127

Pittsburgh Pirates

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Spencer Horwitz2-3312001018.282.389.443
Brandon Lowe2-4402100110.265.354.551
Bryan Reynolds1-4401000114.251.377.377
Nick Gonzales0-4400000112.301.358.347
Oneil Cruz2-4402000018.255.318.454
Marcell Ozuna0-4400000319.184.273.307
Konnor Griffin0-3300001121.262.321.384
Jhostynxon Garcia0-330000017.250.286.250
Henry Davis1-331111018.144.246.288
Team8-3232282129127

Pittsburgh Pirates

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Carmen Mlodzinski5.051132186-503.7686
Wilber Dotel3.010004041-281.6941
Gregory Soto1.000001014-82.1314
Team9.0611371141-86141

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

Series tied 2-2
May 28, 2026CHC 7, PIT 2
May 27, 2026CHC 10, PIT 4
May 26, 2026CHC 1, PIT 12
May 25, 2026CHC 1, PIT 2

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates?

Pittsburgh Pirates won, 2-1, on Monday, May 25, 2026.

What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates?

Chicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 2.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman (2-4, K batting average). Pittsburgh Pirates: Spencer Horwitz (2-3, R, BB batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates played?

PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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