Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates for 5th win in a row

August 2024 · 1 minute read

Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 for their fifth straight win.

Schwindel had three hits, including a solo home run. He has five homers in six games and 10 this season.

With runners on second and third in the ninth, Schwindel hit a grounder that shortstop Kevin Newman gloved in the hole.

Newman pivoted and made a midair throw to first that was wide, and Colin Moran came off the base to catch it.

Schwindel made a dive into the bag and narrowly avoided the tag.

The play withstood a video review, handing the Pirates their fifth straight loss.

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