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    PIT
    Pittsburgh PiratesPiratesPIT
    40-58, 19-33 Away
    2
    40-58, 19-33 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    40-57, 20-32 Home
    4
    40-57, 20-32 Home

    Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs

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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    K. Newman2B
    1-4000.252
    B. ReynoldsCF
    0-4000.254
    K. Hayes3B
    1-4000.251
    B. GamelDH
    1-4000.245
    C. MitchellRF
    0-4100.196
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 2nd: Mitchell struck out swinging.
    • 4th: Mitchell grounded out to second, Hayes to third.
    • 7th: Mitchell safe at first on fielding error by shortstop Hoerner.
    • 9th: Mitchell grounded out to first.
    G. AllenLF
    0-3000.083
    O. CruzSS
    1-3112.221
    J. VanMeter1B
    0-3000.186
    J. DelayC
    0-3000.308
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    B. Wilson
    6.0631280-506.31
    T. Beede
    1.0100119-133.38
    W. Crowe
    1.0310014-113.35
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    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    PITCHC
    Hits
    4
    10
    Home Runs
    1
    1
    Total Bases
    9
    17
    Runners LOB
    3
    6

    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    2:20 PM, July 26, 2022Coverage: ESPN+
    Chicago, Illinois
    Attendance: 30,978
    Game Time:2:30
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barrett
    • First Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
    • Second Base Umpire - Ramon DeJesus
    • Third Base Umpire - Dan Bellino

    Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs

    — Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Tuesday for their season-high sixth straight win.
    Jul 26, 2022, 06:43 pm - AP
    PIT
    CHC
    123456789RHE
    000000200241
    30000001-4101
    K. Thompson
    win

    K. Thompson8-4

    7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 0 BB
    B. Wilson
    loss

    B. Wilson1-6

    6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
    M. Givens
    save

    M. Givens2

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    PITCHC
    1stHapp doubled to deep right, Contreras scored and Suzuki scored.02
    1stHoerner doubled to right, Happ scored.03
    7thCruz homered to center (416 feet), Mitchell scored.23
    8thSuzuki homered to left (436 feet).24
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    CHC win 2-0

    • Pirates
      2
    • Cubs
      3
    Game 1
    7/25
    • Pirates
      2
    • Cubs
      4
    Game 2
    7/26

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee10359.636-W5
    Chicago8973.54914W1
    Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
    St. Louis7785.47526L4
    Cincinnati7587.46328L1
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