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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
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89-73CHC record
7-6Series 2026
82-80PIT record
SnapshotData updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2:22 PM EDT
The Chicago Cubs (89-73) and Pittsburgh Pirates (82-80) are NL Central rivals. They have met 13 times this season, with the Chicago Cubs leading the series 7-6. The Chicago Cubs average 5.2 points per game and allow 4.4; the Pittsburgh Pirates average 4.7 and allow 4.6.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Chicago Cubs | Pittsburgh Pirates | |
|---|---|---|
| 89-73 | Record | 82-80 |
| #2 | Division place | #3 |
| 5.2 | Points / game | 4.7 |
| 4.4 | Allowed / game | 4.6 |
| +136 | Point differential | +28 |
| 46-35 | Home | 44-37 |
| 43-40 | Road | 38-43 |
| L L W L L | Last 5 | L W L L W |
Meetings This Season
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Pirates 4 @ Cubs 3 | Pirates |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Pirates 3 @ Cubs 4 | Cubs |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Pirates 2 @ Cubs 12 | Cubs |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Cubs 7 @ Pirates 8 | Pirates |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Cubs 11 @ Pirates 0 | Cubs |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Cubs 3 @ Pirates 2 | Cubs |
| May 28, 2026 | Cubs 7 @ Pirates 2 | Cubs |
| May 27, 2026 | Cubs 10 @ Pirates 4 | Cubs |
| May 26, 2026 | Cubs 1 @ Pirates 12 | Pirates |
| May 25, 2026 | Cubs 1 @ Pirates 2 | Pirates |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Pirates 6 @ Cubs 7 | Cubs |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Pirates 4 @ Cubs 3 | Pirates |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Pirates 2 @ Cubs 0 | Pirates |
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Who leads the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates series this season?
Chicago Cubs lead 7-6.
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