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Cubs sweep the Pirates and secure their postseason berth
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Pittsburgh. – The Chicago Cubs clinched their postseason berth for the first time in five years after defeating the Pirates 8-4 this Wednesday at PNC Park, completing a sweep that unleashed the celebration of the North Chicago team.
The triumph, supported by an early offensive with consecutive home runs by Ian Happ and the Venezuelan Moisés Ballesteros in the first inning, allowed the team to reach a record of 88-64, with a guaranteed ticket to the playoffs and their sights set on reaching the top of the National League Central Division, where they are chasing the Milwaukee Brewers.
“This celebration is about enjoying what we have achieved together. Every step is important and we are going to value this,” highlighted the leader Craig Counsell, who emphasized the unity of the group after advancing to the postseason.
The Cubs’ offense also featured key contributions from Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, and Justin Turner, who extended the lead in the sixth inning. From the mound, the bullpen responded effectively: “Porter Hodge, Aaron Civale, Drew Pomeranz, and Taylor Rogers” combined to hang six consecutive zeros and secure the victory.
With 10 games remaining on the schedule, the Cubs are keeping their divisional title aspirations alive, being 4.5 games behind Milwaukee, a team they have the advantage over in the event of a tie.
The victory marked not only the mathematical classification, but also the return to a postseason celebration for a franchise that had not enjoyed this moment since 2020 and that now dreams of conquering its fourth World Series in history.
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