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Davis's Homer Lifts Pirates Over Cubs, Extends Losing Streak
25 May
Summary
- Henry Davis hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning.
- Pittsburgh's bullpen secured the win with three scoreless innings.
- The Cubs' loss marks their longest skid since 2022, now at nine games.
Henry Davis's seventh-inning solo home run powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. This win extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games, marking their longest such run since 2022. The Cubs have now lost 13 of their last 15 contests.
Pittsburgh's bullpen was crucial in securing the win. Wilber Dotel pitched three scoreless innings in relief, earning his first victory of the season, while Gregory Soto closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning for his sixth save. The Pirates have won three out of four matchups against the Cubs this season.
Michael Busch hit his sixth homer for the Cubs, but it was not enough to break their slump. Cubs starter Ben Brown pitched well, allowing only one run over six innings with seven strikeouts. Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski also performed adequately, giving up one run in five innings. The series continues Tuesday with Braxton Ashcraft starting for the Pirates.
