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Cubs Celebrate Victory Over Pirates! 
What an exhilarating game at Wrigley Field! Our Chicago Cubs pulled off a wonderful 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and it surely was a spectacle that kept us at the edge of our seats until the very end. Let's break down the key moments in this exciting game!Strong Start by Our Pitchers
The game began with our pitching lineup showcasing a stellar performance, keeping the Pirates scoreless through the first three innings. Strikeouts were in abundance as Triolo, Pham, and Reynolds were dismissed without much ado, setting a solid platform for us to build upon.Cubs Level the Score in the 4th
The Pirates were the first to draw blood with a solo homer by Tommy Pham in the 4th inning. But Carson Kelly stepped up just when we needed him, with a crucial single to center allowing Kyle Tucker to cross home plate, tying the game at 1-1! Also, big credit to Pete Crow-Armstrong for showing composure by walking and eventually making it to third.8th Inning Breakthrough 
The score remained 1-1 until the bottom of the 8th when our Cubs took control. Kyle Tucker's single and following steal set the stage for Seiya Suzuki, who came through with a single to center. This prompted a sigh of relief across Wrigley as Tucker scored, giving us the lead. Then, the magical hit from Nico Hoerner that doubled to center, allowing Suzuki to score and move Ian Happ to third, cemented our lead.Closing the Game
In the final inning, the pressure was on, but our relief pitcher Keller held his nerve. The Pirates tried to fight back, but with McCutchen, Bart, and Horwitz all unsuccessful in their efforts, victory belonged to the Cubs.
It's so encouraging to see our team coming together to secure such an important win! Go Cubs!
️Scoreboard for Pirates @ Cubs (August 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |