The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat. The loss for the Pirates means they lose the series as well,

The Pirates won 3-2 in the series opener over the Cubs on Aug. 15, thanks to a go-ahead solo home run from Jack Suwinski in the top of the ninth inning. They lost the last game, 3-1 on Aug. 16, with the Cubs bringing in two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, breaking the deadlock and evening up the series.

THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

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The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates battle in the second game of their series on Saturday. The Pirates came away with a 3-2 win over the Cubs on Friday, snapping their five-game losing streak.

The Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of a series victory after losing three straight and watching the Milwaukee Brewers pull further and further ahead in the

The Cubs equaled Pham’s home run in the bottom of the fourth. Kyle Tucker singled with one out and advanced to second on a little popup by Seiya Suzuki to short center. Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with a rare walk and Carson Kelly then singled in Tucker [VIDEO].

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory

The Cubs had been waiting weeks for the Brewers to lose a ballgame. In fact, the last time Milwaukee slipped was back on July 30, when Chicago picked up a win over the Brewers in the teams’ final game of the month at American Family Field.