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Cubs Crush Pirates 9-0 with Four Homers and Combined Shutout

Chicago's offensive firepower and pitching dominance halted Andrew Heaney's scoreless streak and handed Pittsburgh its fifth shutout loss of the season.

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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton, left, removes pitcher Andrew Heaney from the game in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images/TNS)
Shota Imanaga

Overview

  • Seiya Suzuki led the Cubs' offense with a two-run homer, falling just a single short of hitting for the cycle in a three-hit performance.
  • Shota Imanaga pitched five scoreless innings, allowing six hits and striking out three before exiting due to leg cramps.
  • The Cubs' bullpen combined for four shutout innings, allowing just one hit to secure the team's fourth shutout win of the season.
  • Andrew Heaney's career-best 20-inning scoreless streak was snapped by Carson Kelly's two-run homer in the fourth inning.
  • Pittsburgh suffered its MLB-leading fifth shutout loss this season, extending its offensive struggles as Chicago's league-best offense dominated.