Final Score: Pittsburgh Pirates 9, Chicago Cubs 3

Game Overview

On May 17, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Pirates emerged victorious with a commanding 9-3 win, driven by strong pitching from Paul Skenes and a powerful offensive performance.

Game Details

Starting Pitchers:

• Pittsburgh Pirates: Paul Skenes
• Chicago Cubs: Kyle Hendricks

Attendance: 38,255

Duration: 3 hours and 22 minutes

Highlights and Key Points

First Inning:

• The Pirates quickly took control with a three-run homer by Bryan Reynolds, putting them up 3-0 early.

Second Inning:

• Pittsburgh extended their lead with a two-run double by Ke'Bryan Hayes, making it 5-0.

Mid-Game Momentum:

• In the fourth inning, the Cubs got on the board with an RBI single from Nico Hoerner, but the Pirates answered back in the fifth with a solo home run by Jack Suwinski, pushing the lead to 6-1.

Late-Inning Surge:

• The Pirates added three more runs in the seventh inning, highlighted by a two-run triple from Andrew McCutchen, increasing the lead to 9-1.
• The Cubs managed to score two more runs in the eighth inning with a two-run homer by Seiya Suzuki, but the deficit was too large to overcome.

Notable Players

• Bryan Reynolds (PIT): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBIs
• Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT): 3-for-4, 2 RBIs
• Andrew McCutchen (PIT): 1-for-4, 2 RBIs
• Paul Skenes (PIT): 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 8 K
• Kyle Hendricks (CHC): 4 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 3 K
• Seiya Suzuki (CHC): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBIs

Stats and Summary

Pittsburgh Pirates:

• Runs: 9
• Hits: 12
• Errors: 0

Chicago Cubs:

• Runs: 3
• Hits: 7
• Errors: 1

The Pirates displayed a well-rounded game with strong contributions from both their offense and pitching. Paul Skenes' solid performance on the mound, along with key hits from Reynolds, Hayes, and McCutchen, led Pittsburgh to a decisive victory over the Cubs.