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Chicago Cubs Rout Pirates 11-0, 600th Pittsburgh Win

7/26/2026

Summary

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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11–0 before a sellout crowd of 39,105.
Shota Imanaga (7-8) threw six shutout innings, allowing four hits, one walk and recording four strikeouts.
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-5, hitting a two-run homer, a single and an RBI double.
Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (9-4, 3.95 ERA) will start Sunday opposite Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.38 ERA).

Summary

Cubs Milestone

The Cubs earned their 600th victory in Pittsburgh on July 25, a record for any team since the rivalry began in 1887.
Chicago holds the most wins (579) and losses (714) in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh covered the run line in 10 of 11 games after extra-innings losses, while Chicago missed it in seven of eight.

History

Historical Context

In 1908, the Chicago Cubs secured their second World Series title, defeating the Detroit Tigers 4–2 in a decisive Game 6. Pitcher Mordecai Brown delivered a 1.14 ERA across the series, while the team posted a .618 winning percentage that season. The 2024 Cubs' 600th victory in Pittsburgh mirrors that early dominance, as Shota Imanaga threw six shutout innings in an 11–0 win before 39,105 fans. This record deepens a rivalry dating to 1887, ensuring Chicago’s historical edge influences future scheduling, betting markets, and fan engagement.

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Cubs Blank Pirates

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11–0 before a sellout crowd of 39,105.
Shota Imanaga (7-8) threw six shutout innings, allowing four hits, one walk and recording four strikeouts.
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-5, hitting a two-run homer, a single and an RBI double.
Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (9-4, 3.95 ERA) will start Sunday opposite Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.38 ERA).

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