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Cubs Snap 10-Game Skid with 10-4 Victory

5/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Cubs ended a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 28, 2026.
The skid, longest since 2022, left Chicago 4.5 games behind at 29-26 as the rotation posted an 8.52 ERA and the offense hit .185/.288/.293, going 1-for-12.
Ian Happ drove in five runs with a two-run single and a three-run homer, while Michael Conforto homered and Jacob Webb struck out the side in sixth.

History

Historical Context

After the Cubs clinched back-to-back World Series titles in 1908—defeating the Detroit Tigers in five games—the franchise endured a 108-year championship drought broken only in 2016. On May 28 2026, Ian Happ’s five RBIs and Michael Conforto’s homer snapped a ten-game losing streak, narrowing Chicago’s gap to 4.5 games and reviving hopes reminiscent of the 1908 triumph.

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Story summary

The Cubs ended a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 28, 2026.
The skid, longest since 2022, left Chicago 4.5 games behind at 29-26 as the rotation posted an 8.52 ERA and the offense hit .185/.288/.293, going 1-for-12.
Ian Happ drove in five runs with a two-run single and a three-run homer, while Michael Conforto homered and Jacob Webb struck out the side in sixth.

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