Cubs @ Pirates · May 26, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Tue, May 26, 2026

PNC Park Regular Season

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12 Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates

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Jordan Wicks

Home starter

Mitch Keller

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Game Stories'He causes chaos': Griffin makes history atop lineup in Pirates' big win4 clips

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'He causes chaos': Griffin makes history atop lineup in Pirates' big win

PITTSBURGH -- Konnor Griffin received word on Monday night that he’d be making history on Tuesday. When Pirates manager Don Kelly set the lineup for the second game of a four-game series against the Cubs, the 20-year-old Griffin’s name sat at the top. Griffin, who became the youngest Pirates player

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Valdez's homer, Ashcraft's start fuel Pirates' win00:03:20

Esmerlyn Valdez hits a two-run home run and Braxton Ashcraft strikes out five in the Pirates' 12-1 win over the Cubs

Condensed Game: CHC@PIT - 5/26/2600:12:32

Condensed Game: Ian Happ and the Cubs take on Esmerlyn Valdez and the Pirates on May 26, 2026

Esmerlyn Valdez's two-run home run (2)00:00:42

Esmerlyn Valdez crushes a two-run home run to left-center field, extending the Pirates' lead to 5-0 in the 1st inning

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