Chicago Cubs enter today's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on a 10-game losing streak, with both starting pitchers struggling this season.

Instead, the lineup will feature the exact same cast members in the exact same order. All things considered, it's a surprising move for a team that is fresh off a 12-1 loss that included multiple errors.

Happ's three-run shot snapped a 4-4 tie and started a six-run inning that helped the Cubs get their first win since May 15. Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto hit a two-run home run later in the inning to extend the lead to 10-4.

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a key member of their infield with an injury.

Here's how to watch Wednesday's Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games.

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) waits to hand the ball to manager Craig Counsell during the fifth inning against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is navigating the roughest patch of his young but already-stellar career. Entering his start vs. the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at PNC Park, he had allowed a combined nine runs over his last two outings,

While the Pirates came up short in their Thursday matchup against the Cubs, Paul Skenes continued etching his name into the record books.

A couple of smaller trades went down between June 6 and 7. One of those deals featured the Dodgers and Cubs, as relief pitcher Antoine Kelly was traded to the Cubs.