Pirates' Fourth Inning Fireworks Doused by Cubs' Late Surge at Wrigley Field

The Pittsburgh Pirates, with a record of 52-72, faced off against the Chicago Cubs, who hold a 69-53 record. The game concluded with the Cubs securing a 3-1 victory over the Pirates at Wrigley Field.

First Inning

The game began quietly as both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Pirates were unable to register any hits or runs in the first inning. Meanwhile, the Cubs managed one hit but failed to capitalize on it.

Fourth Inning

The fourth inning brought some excitement for the Bucs as they finally broke through with a run. Tommy Pham's impressive performance stood out as he delivered a crucial hit that brought in their only run of the game. This momentary spark gave hope to Pirates fans and put them ahead temporarily.

Eighth Inning

As the game progressed into its latter stages, it was clear that both teams were locked in a tight contest. However, it was during this inning that things took a turn for Pittsburgh. The Cubbies rallied and scored two decisive runs thanks to timely hitting from their lineup, which included three hits in this pivotal inning alone.

Ninth Inning

In an attempt to mount a comeback, Pittsburgh managed another hit but couldn't convert it into additional runs during their final opportunity at bat. Despite solid pitching efforts from Mike Burrows and Kyle Nicolas earlier in the match-up—both contributing significantly—their efforts fell short against Chicago's late-game surge.

This "Pirates vs Cubs recap" highlights how crucial moments defined this encounter between these two teams battling under sunny skies at Wrigley Field before an enthusiastic crowd of over 40 thousand spectators.

Looking ahead: Fans can catch more action when these rivals meet again tomorrow afternoon (August 17th) back here at Wrigley Field starting around 2:20 PM EDT; tune into SportsNet PT if you want live coverage! Share your thoughts about today’s match-up below!