Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Pirates 6 - April 12, 2026 - Bleacher Nation
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Pirates 6 - April 12, 2026 - Bleacher Nation
"Carson Kelly played hero with a smashed game-winning 'single' to the warning track in right-center with the bases loaded, and one out in the bottom of the 9th."
"After going 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position yesterday, the Cubs managed a 3-for-12 mark today, with Michael Busch coming through in the bottom of the 8th."
"Jameson Taillon allowed too much traffic on the bases, particularly on a weather day like today, and it bit him in the top of the 2nd when Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam."
"The Ankin Law: 'Making it Personal' Player of the Game is, of course, Carson Kelly. Kelly finished 2-for-5 with a sharp double in the bottom of the 4th."
Carson Kelly delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the 9th, securing a 7-6 victory for the Cubs against the Pirates. The Cubs improved their performance with runners in scoring position, going 3-for-12 after a poor showing the previous day. Michael Busch contributed with a crucial pinch-hit RBI single to tie the game. Despite Jameson Taillon's struggles, he managed to record 18 outs. Kelly's strong performance included a double and he is currently hitting .308.
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