Share this Story: Cubs score three in the ninth to beat Pirates againCubs score three in the ninth to beat Pirates againArticle content Frank Schwindel slid safely into first base for a walkoff single, capping a dramatic three-run ninth inning as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 7-6 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Try refreshing your browser, or Cubs score three in the ninth to beat Pirates again Back to video Rafael Ortega and Alfonso Rivas also drove in one run apiece during the ninth inning for the Cubs. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Anthony Alford was hit by a pitch in the next at-bat to score another run and even the score at 3-3. Cubs right-hander Trevor Megill replaced starter Kyle Hendricks and threw a wild pitch that allowed Jacob Stallings to score.

Source: National Post September 04, 2021 22:18 UTC