WATCH: Game highlights of Cubs' 8-3 series win over Pirates |
Tony Crumpton
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- Thursday, May 01 2025
Watch the top highlights from the Chicago Cubs' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 1, 2025, at PNC Park.
Check out the video below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00) Game 3 of the series in Pittsburgh; Cubs lineup features Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki, with rookie pitcher Paul Skenes (Pirates) on the mound. Nikki Lopez makes his Cubs debut.
(01:37) Brian Reynolds opens scoring with a solo homer in the 1st inning — his 4th HR of the season. Pirates lead 1-0.
(03:05) O’Neil Cruz hits an RBI double off the wall, extending the Pirates' lead to 2-0 in the 3rd inning.
(04:16–06:21) Cubs erupt in the 5th inning with 3 home runs:
Dansby Swanson (6th HR of the year)
Kyle Tucker (8th HR of the year)
Seiya Suzuki (8th HR of the year, aggressive 3-0 swing)
(07:04) Suzuki goes deep again with a two-run homer, giving him two HRs in the game and putting the Cubs ahead 5-2.
(07:40) Pirates cut the lead to 5-3, but Cubs respond quickly.
(08:14) Ian Happ adds insurance with an RBI double, extending the Cubs’ lead to 6-3.
(08:35) Michael Bush delivers a clutch 2-RBI single, pushing the lead to 8-3.
(09:04) Final out: Kyle Tucker catches a fly ball in right field. Cubs win 8-3, taking the series at PNC Park.
(09:30) Cubs bounce back strong after a previous loss, finishing the series on a high note as they head to Milwaukee.
