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Cubs win!

Aug 26, 2023, 7:06 PM

The lineups for today's game:

https://www.cubshq.com/cubs-baseball/news/chicago-cubs-lineup-vs-pirates-nico-hoerner-sits-miguel-amaya-at-catcher-32087

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Pirates: Nico Hoerner sits, Miguel Amaya at catcher

The Chicago Cubs (67-61) are set to take on the fourth-place Pittsburgh Pirates (58-71) on Saturday (6:15 pm CT) at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. TV information:

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 7:06 PM

Jordan Wicks promoted to start today's game:

https://www.cubshq.com/cubs-baseball/story/breaking-roster-moves-jordan-wicks-selected-from-i-cubs-to-make-mlb-debut-pitcher-placed-on-il-21025

Wicks selected from I-Cubs to make MLB debut, pitcher placed on IL

Breaking: PITTSBURGH – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 25) with a right forearm strain

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 7:12 PM

Soak in all in big man! It’s your time! #jordanwicks #cubs #nike #mlb #chicago pic.twitter.com/BfHEdOR93H
— Craig Rose (@Craig_Rose21) August 26, 2023

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 7:34 PM

Cubs down 1-0 after Hayes' homer.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:01 PM

Wicks was in trouble early but struck out five batters in a row.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:05 PM

Bases loaded walk and the Cubs are now tied 1-1 with Pirates.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:08 PM

Another bases loaded walk and the Cubs are up 2-1.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:11 PM

Cubs up 3-1 after Bellinger RBI groundout.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:14 PM

https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1695590525968007494

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:29 PM

Wicks is the first Cubs pitcher in the expansion era (since 1961) to throw five straight strikeouts in his major-league debut, per Elias.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:36 PM

https://twitter.com/ChoateMason/status/1695594728211820903

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:31 PM

Wicks has nine Ks through four innings.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:41 PM

Cubs up 5-1 after Happ's double.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:46 PM

Suzuki with an RBI triple and the Cubs are up 7-1.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 8:52 PM

Cubs are up comfortably 8-1.

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Re: Game Thread: Cubs-Pirates

Aug 26, 2023, 9:23 PM

https://www.cubshq.com/cubs-baseball/news/jordan-wicks-makes-cubs-history-with-mlb-debut-32088

Jordan Wicks makes Cubs history with MLB debut

What a wicked first performance! Chicago Cubs rookie starting pitcher Jordan Wicks struck out nine batters in his MLB Debut on Saturday night against the Pittsb

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