# Pirates’ Wild Card Chase Hangs in Balance | MLB News

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Published: 2026-09-13T23:21:14+00:00
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The Pirates ended their Chicago road trip with a 4-2 record, but still sit six games behind the wild card with just 12 games left. They narrowly avoided a sweep against the Cubs with a clutch 4-3 win powered by Brandon Lowe and a shaky bullpen. Earlier, they dominated the White Sox with a three-game sweep, sparking playoff hope — but the Cubs exposed their rookie pitching woes. Despite flashes of brilliance from Skenes, O’Hearn, and consistent effort all year, the bullpen continues to falter in high-leverage moments. With a 75-75 record and no margin for error, the Pirates need a special late-season run to make the postseason — and as Lowe says, there’s still work to be done. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-rally-to-win-cubs-series-finale-in-chicago More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0480edd7db628f44 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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