The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.

Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) pitches during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) pitches during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) takes a breath before throwing a pitch during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) takes a breath before throwing a pitch during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Willi Castro (1) fields a bunt during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Willi Castro (1) fields a bunt during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) leads off at first base during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) leads off at first base during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) takes a breath during his at-bat with the bases loaded during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) takes a breath during his at-bat with the bases loaded during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) high-fives shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) after Swanson hit a sacrifice fly to get Kelly home and take the lead during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) high-fives shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) after Swanson hit a sacrifice fly to get Kelly home and take the lead during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs fans cheer after Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hit a sacrifice fly to get catcher Carson Kelly (15) home and take the lead during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans cheer after Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hit a sacrifice fly to get catcher Carson Kelly (15) home and take the lead during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
A young Cubs fan catches a ground-rule double from Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) that bounced into the bleachers during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)A young Cubs fan catches a ground-rule double from Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) that bounced into the bleachers during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
A young Cubs fan catches a ground-rule double from Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) that bounced into the bleachers during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)A young Cubs fan catches a ground-rule double from Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) that bounced into the bleachers during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19) in his first at-bat at Wrigley Field during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19) in his first at-bat at Wrigley Field during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) adjusts his gloves during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) adjusts his gloves during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) speaks to pitcher Chase Shugart (55) during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) speaks to pitcher Chase Shugart (55) during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Pittsburgh Pirates second base Nick Gonzales (39) catches a sharp grounder during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates second base Nick Gonzales (39) catches a sharp grounder during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pitches during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski (65) runs to third base during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski (65) runs to third base during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) high-fives outfielder Jack Suwinski (65)after he scored during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) high-fives outfielder Jack Suwinski (65)after he scored during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) reacts after giving up two runs during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) reacts after giving up two runs during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) loses his bat during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) loses his bat during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) gets a high-five from Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry (0) after sliding in safely to third base on a single from outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) gets a high-five from Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry (0) after sliding in safely to third base on a single from outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) runs to third base on a single from outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) runs to third base on a single from outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) celebrates with his teammates after scoring to tie up the game during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) celebrates with his teammates after scoring to tie up the game during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits an RBI double during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hit an RBI double to get Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) home during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hit an RBI double to get Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) home during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates with teammates after shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hit an RBI double to get him home during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates with teammates after shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hit an RBI double to get him home during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gives a thumbs up after hitting an RBI double and getting to third base during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gives a thumbs up after hitting an RBI double and getting to third base during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) safely beats the throw to first base in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) safely beats the throw to first base in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs fans celebrate with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) after he scored a run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs fans celebrate with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) after he scored a run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) gets high-fives from his teammates after scoring a run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) gets high-fives from his teammates after scoring a run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) pitches during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) pitches during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) looks up as he walks off the field after getting out of the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) looks up as he walks off the field after getting out of the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) looks toward the bleachers after flying out on a long ball to end the second inning at Wrigley Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) looks toward the bleachers after flying out on a long ball to end the second inning at Wrigley Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) wipes his face while pitching during the second inning at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) wipes his face while pitching during the second inning at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) pitches during the second inning at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski (50) pitches during the second inning at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) throws to first base after fielding the ball during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) throws to first base after fielding the ball during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) throws to first base after fielding the ball during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) throws to first base after fielding the ball during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) fields the ball during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) fields the ball during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (10) slides safely into second base while Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) keeps him at second base during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (10) slides safely into second base while Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) keeps him at second base during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) walks off the field after getting three outs during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) walks off the field after getting three outs during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern University field hockey players cheer after their teammate threw out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University field hockey players cheer after their teammate threw out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Actor Nick Offerman tips his hat to fans before throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Actor Nick Offerman tips his hat to fans before throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Actor Nick Offerman, left, poses for a selfie with Northwestern field hockey coach Will Byrne and son Simon before Offerman throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Actor Nick Offerman, left, poses for a selfie with Northwestern field hockey coach Will Byrne and son Simon before Offerman throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Actor Nick Offerman stands on the field before throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Actor Nick Offerman stands on the field before throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
A plane flies over Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)A plane flies over Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A plane flies over Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)A plane flies over Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

 

Originally Published: August 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM CDT