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Happ’s three-run shot snapped a 4-4 tie and started a six-run
inning that helped the Cubs get their first win since May 15.
Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto hit a two-run home run later in
the inning to extend the lead to 10-4.
Happ also hit a two-run single in the first inning to open the
scoring and has reached base in each of his last 40 games in
Pittsburgh. He was one of five Cubs with two hits.
Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer for the Pirates and rookie
Konnor Griffin had a solo blast that drew the Pittsburgh into a
4-4 tie in the fourth inning.
Chicago is just the second team in major league history to have
two 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game losing streak in the
same season, along with the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jacob Webb (1-1) struck out the side in order in the sixth.
Yohan Ramirez (2-2), who allowed Happ’s home run, was charged
with four runs in 1/3 inning.
Neither starter factored in the decision as Cubs veteran Jameson
Taillon and Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler both allowed four runs
in five innings. Taillon has lost his four previous starts.
Chandler has gone seven starts since his only win of the season.
Bryan Reynolds had three hits for the Pirates, who had won their
previous three games.
Wednesday marked the 2,000th regular-season game played at PNC
Park, which opened in 2001. The Pirates have a 1,003-996-1
record there.
Up next
Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-3, 4.83 ERA) starts Thursday night against
2025 NL Cy Young Award winner RHP Paul Skenes (6-4, 3.00) in the
finale of the four-game series.
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