Pirates suffer 8th consecutive loss with another shutout defeat to Cubs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their eighth consecutive game, a 4-0 defeat to the Chicago Cubs, marking their longest losing streak since June 2022. The Pirates have not scored a run in 24 innings and were shut out in back-to-back games for the first time this season. Cubs starter Marcus Stroman tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out five. The Pirates will attempt to avoid being swept for a third consecutive series by a division foe in Wednesday afternoon’s finale.