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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 4–3 at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2026, in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of Vegas's over-under line of 1. Pittsburgh's pitching staff dominated, striking out 14 Cubs batters while allowing just 9 hits and maintaining a 3.02 ERA, though the Pirates' offense managed only 11 hits and 2 RBI despite the win. Chicago's anemic batting line—a .219 average, .657 OPS, and 14 strikeouts—reflected the team's early-season struggles at the plate, compounded by three defensive errors that proved costly in a tight contest. The Cubs' pitchers struck out 12 Pirates but couldn't overcome Pittsburgh's slightly superior offensive efficiency and clutch execution in key moments. This defensive breakdown and continued offensive inconsistency for Chicago suggests the Cubs may need to address both their plate discipline and fielding alignment as the season progresses.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
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Players who scored
Oneil CruzBrandon LoweMarcell OzunaNick GonzalesMiguel AmayaMichael ConfortoDansby Swanson
