Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 17, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 17, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – 8/16/25

On August 16, 2025, at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1. The Cubs improved their record to 68-53, holding second place in the NL Central. The Pirates, now 52-71, remain in fifth place in the division. Andrew Kittredge was the winning pitcher, contributing with a solid inning of relief. Seiya Suzuki and Nico Hoerner each drove in a run for the Cubs, helping secure the victory. Tensions were high in the hot weather, with the temperature reaching 100 degrees during the game. The game at Wrigley Field saw the Pirates score first in the fourth inning. Tommy Pham hit a home run to give Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead. The Cubs responded in the bottom of the fourth with a run of their own, tying the game 1-1. The Cubs broke the tie in the eighth inning. They scored two runs, making it 3-1. Chicago’s pitching then held the Pirates scoreless in the final innings, securing the win.

Andrew Kittredge played a key role for the Cubs. He pitched one inning without giving up a run and struck out two batters. This performance earned him the win, improving his record to 2-3 with a 3.96 ERA.

For the Pirates, Evan Sisk took the loss. He pitched just 0.33 innings and gave up two runs on two hits. His ERA now stands at 2.84.

On the batting side, Seiya Suzuki contributed significantly for the Cubs. He had two hits and one RBI. Nico Hoerner also added to the offense with a double and an RBI. For the Pirates, Tommy Pham hit a home run, accounting for their only run.

What’s Next

The Cubs improved their record to 68-53 with this win. They remain in 2nd place in the Central division. This victory helps them stay competitive in the playoff race. The Pirates, with a record of 52-71, continue to struggle, sitting at 5th place in the Central division. The Cubs and Pirates have faced each other multiple times this season. The Cubs have had the upper hand in most of these games. This latest win adds to the Cubs’ advantage in their head-to-head record against the Pirates.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their series against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The game is set to start at 2:20 PM. Following this game, the Pirates will begin a new series against the Toronto Blue Jays at PNC Park on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:40 PM.

The Chicago Cubs will also continue their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The game will start at 2:20 PM. After facing the Pirates, the Cubs will begin a series against the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, with games scheduled at 2:20 PM and 8:05 PM.

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