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The Cubs crushed the Pirates 12-2, ending a four-game skid and snapping Pittsburgh’s winning streak in dominant fashion. Alex Bregman blasted his 25th homer and racked up three hits, while Shota Imanaga pitched six sharp innings. Seiya Suzuki added three hits, including a triple, and drove in runs, scoring three times. Michael Busch chipped in with a double and three RBIs. Every starter had at least one hit, and five players recorded two or more. Bregman’s two-run blast in the fourth made it 9-1. For Pittsburgh, Bryan Reynolds homered solo, and rookie Konnor Griffin had two hits, including a triple, but outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez exited with hamstring discomfort. The series continues today with Paul Skenes vs. Clay Holmes — a pivotal matchup as both teams push for division and wild card positioning.

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