"Caleb Thielbar's throw to first on a comeback groundball was low and wide, allowing Nick Gonzales to score what proved to be the game-winning run."
"Pirates' starter Braxton Ashcraft finished with a line of: 5.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 9K, showcasing a particularly devastating curveball against the Cubs' hitters."
"The Cubs' offense could hardly string anything together, evidenced by RBI groundouts scoring two of their three runs, with home runs proving to be a non-factor."
"Oneil Cruz went 4-for-5 and was intentionally walked in the 11th, also stealing a career-high three bases, exposing Edward Cabrera's trouble holding runners."
Caleb Thielbar's low throw allowed Nick Gonzales to score the game-winning run for the Pirates in the 11th inning. The Cubs had a chance to win but Seiya Suzuki's flyout ended the game. In the 9th, Alex Bregman's RBI single tied the game, but the Cubs struggled offensively throughout. Pirates' starter Braxton Ashcraft excelled with 9 strikeouts, while Edward Cabrera allowed 3 earned runs. Oneil Cruz was the standout player, going 4-for-5 and stealing three bases.
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