Cubs crush Pirates 12-2 as Alex Bregman hits 25th homer

On September 11, 2026, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 in Chicago. Alex Bregman hit his 25th home run and contributed to the Cubs' offensive surge, which included 16 hits. Shota Imanaga pitched effectively, allowing two runs over six innings. This victory ended the Cubs' four-game losing streak and halted the Pirates' four-game winning streak.