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Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game from June 14, 2025 on ESPN.

The Cubs played 13 games decided by one run among their first 65 — one of every five. They have played four in their last six, including each of the last three.

The Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Chicago Cubs on Friday, but tried to attempt a double play that ended up costing them the game.

Henry Davis hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Matthew Boyd threw six quality innings, and Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

Don Kelly speaks after the Pirates' 2-1 win in extras over the Cubs, breaking down the game-winning run, the bullpen, Paul Skenes and more

Sandy Alcantara struck out six in six shutout innings, and the Miami Marlins edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night. Alcantara (3-7) allowed three hits and walked one in his first win since April 12.