The Cubs earned a franchise-first mark on Saturday against the Pirates, notching six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning.
The Cubs set a franchise-first record by earning six bases-loaded walks in one inning, with the last time a team recorded as many walks in an inning dating back to 1959.
Kyle Nicholas took over in relief, striking out Cody Bellinger and Christopher Morel. He then hit Ian Happ with a pitch, then walked the next three batters, giving the Cubs three RBI walks.
Reliever Colin Holderman entered the game after the rain delay for the Pirates. He walked Seiya Suzuki on four pitches, and then Bellinger, giving the Cubs six walks in the fifth inning.
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