Cubs 10, Pirates 4: Happ's Five RBI Snap 10-Game Losing Streak in Pittsburgh

The lead

May 27, 2026 - Pittsburgh - Ian Happ drove in five runs—including a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh—and the Chicago Cubs ended a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, per MLB.com.

Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto added a two-run homer in a six-run seventh that broke a 4-4 tie.

How the game turned

Happ's two-run single in the first opened the scoring. Nico Hoerner made it 3-0 in the second. Brandon Lowe's three-run homer and rookie Konnor Griffin's solo shot tied it 4-4 in the fourth.

Happ's 11th homer off Yohan Ramirez (2-2) gave Chicago the lead for good. Conforto's two-run shot extended it to 9-4, and Michael Busch singled home the final run.

Pitching and matchup notes

Jameson Taillon allowed four runs over five innings against his former club but did not factor in the decision. Jacob Webb (1-1) struck out the side in the sixth. The Cubs bullpen blanked Pittsburgh over the final five frames.

AthX Engine graded Chicago at 19 team FP with Happ at 11 hitting FP.

Bats that changed the board

Happ finished with two hits in his first multi-hit game since May 15. Five Cubs had two hits apiece among 14 total. Happ has reached base in 40 straight games at PNC Park, per MLB.com.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

A slump-breaking 11 hitting FP night from Happ plus a six-run seventh is how AthX Engine rewards 19 team FP without a dominant starter line. Daily scoring remains separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

The Cubs and Pirates play the series finale Thursday, per AP probables.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, MLB.com, ESPN recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*