# Pirates’ Wild Card Hopes on Thin Ice | MLB News

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Published: 2026-09-13T21:43:39+00:00
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The Pirates finally broke their losing streak with a gritty 4-3 win over the Cubs, ending a brutal stretch and snapping a three-game skid. With a .500 record and just 12 games left, they’re five and a half games behind the third wild card spot — but not out of the race yet. Back home for a nine-game gauntlet against elite teams like the Brewers and Cardinals, Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes hinge on their starters stepping up, bullpen holding strong, and key hitters like Cruz and Griffin delivering. It’s a tall order — but with talent and grit, they’ve got a shot to make a run if they play their best baseball in these final weeks. 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.si.com/mlb/pirates/onsi/pittsburgh-pirates-win-playoff-fight-still-alive More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2957b73243c105eb Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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