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Happ’s 10th-Inning Single Lifts Cubs to 3-2 Win Over Pirates

Chicago clinched the series with a display of late-inning grit that strengthened its NL Central lead

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Overview

  • Ian Happ’s walk-off single in the 10th inning sealed a 3-2 victory at Wrigley Field on Sunday.
  • The Cubs won three of four games in the series, improving to 12-6 in one-run contests.
  • Chris Flexen worked a perfect 10th inning for the win and starter Colin Rea allowed just four hits over six innings.
  • Nico Hoerner made a diving grab to end the top of the 10th and keep the Pirates off the board in extra innings.
  • Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller remained winless in his last 14 starts despite lowering his ERA to 4.08 with three-hit ball over six innings.