Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid

Alex Bregman hit his 25th home run and added two more hits, while Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday, September 11, 2026. Seiya Suzuki contributed three hits, three runs scored, and one RBI, as Chicago collected 16 total hits against three Pirates pitchers. The win ended the Cubs' four-game losing streak and simultaneously snapped Pittsburgh's four-game winning streak, with Chicago remaining in contention for an NL wild card spot.