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The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 2–1 on May 25 at PNC Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 2 runs. Pittsburgh's pitching staff struck out 7 while allowing just 6 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 3.79 ERA, though the Pirates' offense struggled with a .249 batting average and .717 OPS across 8 hits and 1 home run. Chicago's Cubs matched Pittsburgh's strikeout total with 9 K's of their own while limiting the Pirates to 8 hits, but the visiting team managed only 6 hits, 1 RBI, and a .721 OPS—marginally better than Pittsburgh's offensive output yet insufficient to overcome the run deficit. Both teams combined for just 14 hits and 2 home runs, underscoring a pitching-dominated contest where neither lineup could generate consistent offensive pressure. The Cubs' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, coupled with Pittsburgh's defensive perfection and timely run production, proved decisive in this defensive struggle that highlighted the Pirates' early-season pitching depth.