2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 152
Lucky 7 comes up empty in an inopportune 13-7 loss.
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Lucky 7 comes up empty in an inopportune 13-7 loss.
Joshua Palacios hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth inning and the Chicago Cubs' postseason drive remained stalled with their sixth loss in seven games, 13-7 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Connor Joe hit a two-run homer in the sixth as All-Star Justin Steele (16-5) lost his second straight start, allowing six runs and eight hits in three-plus innings. Chicago (79-73), which has lost nine of 12, remained a half-game ahead of Miami (79-74) for the third NL wild card spot, with Cincinnati (79-75) another half-game back.
Cubs right-hander Javier Assad has quietly been one of the most valuable rookies in all of MLB this year - and should get down-ballot Rookie of the Year recognition.
That got out of hand, and the Cubs wound up losing by six.
You really did not want to see a loss like that last night for so many reasons.