Chicago Cubs (29-24) at Pittsburgh Pirates (27-26) | PNC Park | 6:40 PM ET / 5:40 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (29–24 after losing 2–1 yesterday) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (27–26 after winning yesterday!) for Game 2 at PNC Park. We’re on a NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK after losing the series opener 2–1! We’ve lost 11 of our last 13 games and are in SECOND PLACE (2.5 games behind Milwaukee). The Pirates have WON 6 of their last 9 games and are SURGING!
This is Game 2—can we END the nine-game losing streak in Pittsburgh?
Yesterday’s Loss: Pirates 2, Cubs 1
Yesterday was BRUTAL. We lost 2-1 to the Pirates to extend our losing streak to NINE GAMES! We had 6 hits but left 7 runners on base! The Pirates are 27-26 and only TWO GAMES BEHIND US now! This is getting OUT OF CONTROL!
What Went Wrong Yesterday:
- Lost 2–1 (NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK!)
- 6 hits, left 7 runners on base (couldn’t capitalize!)
- Pirates won: 27-26 now (only TWO games behind us!)
- Only 1 run scored (offensive struggles continue!)
We’re 29-24 but the NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK is KILLING us in the standings!
Cubs Season: 29-24, NINE-Game Losing Streak!
Record: 29-24 (Five Games Over .500, NINE-Game Losing Streak!)
We’re 29–24 and five games over .500 but we’re on a NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK! We’ve lost 11 of our last 13 games and are in SECOND PLACE (2.5 games behind Milwaukee!). The Pirates (27-26) are only TWO GAMES BEHIND US now! This is a DISASTER!
NINE-Game Losing Streak:
- Lost 11 of last 13 games!
- SWEPT by Brewers 3-0 (fell to SECOND PLACE)
- Nearly swept by Astros (won Game 3)
- Lost series opener to Pirates 2-1 yesterday
- 2.5 games behind Milwaukee!
Key Injuries:
- Matthew Boyd: On IL, out at least 1 month
- Matt Shaw: On IL with back injury
- Riley Martin: On 15-day IL
Key Stats:
- 52 home runs (6th in MLB)
- .248 batting average
- 29-24 record (SECOND PLACE, 2.5 back)
- 11-13 on the road (struggling away!)
We MUST end this losing streak TODAY or it’s a TOTAL MELTDOWN!
Pittsburgh Pirates: 27-26, Only TWO Games Behind Us!
Record: 27-26 (ONE Game Over .500, WON 6 of Last 9!)
The Pirates are 27–26 and ONE game over .500 after beating us 2-1 yesterday! They’ve WON 6 of their last 9 games and are SURGING! They’re only TWO GAMES BEHIND US now and smelling blood!
Pirates Momentum:
- Won 2–1 yesterday (shut us down!)
- Won 6 of last 9 games (SURGING!)
- 27-26 record (only TWO games behind us!)
- 13-13 at home (solid at PNC Park!)
What We’re Facing:
- Pirates have momentum
- We’re on NINE-game losing streak
- They’re only TWO games behind us
- Playing at PNC Park
The Pirates are COMING FOR US! We MUST stop the bleeding!
Key Matchups at PNC Park
Cubs Pitching vs Surging Pirates
The Pirates have WON 6 of their last 9! We’re on a NINE-game losing streak! MUST shut them down!
Cubs Offense (1 run yesterday!) vs Pirates
We scored only 1 run yesterday (left 7 on base!). TIME TO HIT and end the streak!
END THE NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK
Lost NINE STRAIGHT! Lost 11 of 13! This is a DISASTER! END IT TODAY!
Stay Ahead in Standings
29-24 vs 27-26. Only TWO games separate us! Win today or they’re RIGHT ON OUR HEELS!
What the Cubs Need at PNC Park
Pitching Shuts Down Pirates
The Pirates are 27-26 and SURGING! Shut them down and give our offense a chance!
OFFENSE WAKES UP
Scored 1 run yesterday (left 7 on base!). TIME TO GET TIMELY HITS!
END THE NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK
Lost NINE STRAIGHT. This is getting OUT OF CONTROL. WIN TODAY!
Stay Ahead of Pirates
Only TWO games ahead of Pittsburgh! Win today and extend the cushion!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We End the Losing Streak!
Final Score: Cubs 5, Pirates 3
Our pitching battles—6 innings, 3 runs. The Pirates are surging but we keep them down!
Our offense FINALLY breaks through! Ian Happ drives in runs! Seiya Suzuki contributes! We score 5 and END THE NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK!
The Pirates score 3 but we FINALLY get back in the win column!
Two-run win. We’re 30–24, SIX GAMES OVER .500. We end the NINE-game losing streak!
Why Game 2 Matters
We’re 29–24 in SECOND PLACE (2.5 back!) after losing 2–1 yesterday. We’re on a NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK and have lost 11 of our last 13! The Pirates are 27–26 (only TWO games behind us!) and have WON 6 of their last 9!
Win today and we’re 30–24. END THE NINE-GAME LOSING STREAK and create breathing room!
Can our offense wake up? Will we get timely hits? Can we end the losing streak?
We went 78–84 last year. Going 30–24 and ending the NINE-game losing streak would stop the freefall!
Go Cubs Go. End the losing streak at PNC Park TODAY!
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