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.
