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Chicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 12: final score and stats

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 1 to Pittsburgh Pirates 12, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBTuesday, May 26, 2026
DateMay 26, 2026
Start time6:40 PM ET
VenuePNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TVMLB.TV
Attendance13,950

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0100000001
Pittsburgh Pirates50003112-12

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageCarson Kelly · 2-4
Home RunsCarson Kelly · 2-4
Runs Batted InIan Happ · 1-4, 2B, RBI, K
MLB RatingAlex Bregman · 2-4, 2B, R, K
Pittsburgh Pirates
Batting AverageOneil Cruz · 3-3, RBI, R, SB
Home RunsSpencer Horwitz · 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, R
Runs Batted InEsmerlyn Valdez · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, BB, 2 K
MLB RatingSpencer Horwitz · 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, R

Team comparison

Chicago CubsPittsburgh Pirates
Runs per game
0.5
-
Runs allowed per game
6.0
-
29-26Record29-26
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-Armstrong1-3301000011.224.314.362
Kevin Alcantara0-110000016.000.000.000
Nico Hoerner1-5501000124.252.337.369
Michael Busch1-4401001123.231.359.390
Alex Bregman2-4412000112.259.343.356
Pedro Ramirez0-000000000.286.375.429
Ian Happ1-4401100111.212.346.423
Seiya Suzuki0-3300000010.235.335.403
Moises Ballesteros0-4400000218.240.319.430
Carson Kelly2-440200007.300.381.392
Dansby Swanson0-3300001216.183.284.337
Team8-3535181029138

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Jordan Wicks4.198815180-5416.6280
Ryan Rolison1.221011032-203.2432
Daniel Palencia1.011101114-92.5314
Hoby Milner1.032201020-142.5920
Team8.0151211282146-97146

Pittsburgh Pirates

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Konnor Griffin1-4421001119.261.323.381
Brandon Lowe2-4422000110.270.356.550
Jared Triolo1-111100003.246.290.277
Bryan Reynolds2-442220009.256.379.390
Jhostynxon Garcia0-110000004.238.273.238
Nick Gonzales2-5522100115.304.359.354
Oneil Cruz3-3313100010.265.329.461
Jake Mangum0-110010003.250.324.272
Marcell Ozuna1-5501100228.185.271.304
Esmerlyn Valdez1-4411311222.167.286.667
Spencer Horwitz2-331221008.289.391.467
Henry Davis0-4400000115.139.238.278
Team15-3939121511228146

Pittsburgh Pirates

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Braxton Ashcraft6.171115095-712.7595
Brandan Bidois1.200003025-172.5725
Dennis Santana1.010011018-85.2418
Team9.0811290138-96138

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, 12-1, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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

Chicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 12.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Carson Kelly (2-4 batting average). Pittsburgh Pirates: Oneil Cruz (3-3, RBI, R, SB batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates played?

PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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