"The Pirates took advantage of the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field with a couple of early home runs against starter Jameson Taillon. Oneil Cruz hit a solo shot to begin the game, then Brandon Lowe landed the big blow with a grand slam in the top of the 2nd to put the road team on top 5-0."
"The Cubs finally tied the game in the bottom of the 8th when pinch-hitter Michael Busch singled with two men on base to score one run. A wild throw back into the infield allowed a second run to score, evening things at 6-6."
"Chicago loaded the bases in the bottom of the 9th and Carson Kelly ripped a single to the wall in right-center field to win the game 7-6."
The Cubs faced an early 5-0 deficit against the Pirates due to home runs by Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe. Chicago responded with solo home runs from Dansby Swanson and Moisés Ballesteros, narrowing the score to 5-2. After further scoring, the Cubs tied the game in the 8th inning with a single from Michael Busch. In the 9th, Carson Kelly's single secured a 7-6 victory, preventing a sweep. The bullpen played a crucial role in maintaining the score late in the game.
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