Scott and Adam recap the Pittsburgh Pirates’ series loss to the Chicago Cubs and break down what went wrong in Chicago.

We dive into the challenges of relying heavily on young arms down the stretch, including the impact of bullpen games, mental mistakes, and the difficulty of consistently finding ways to win with an inexperienced pitching staff. After dropping the first two games, the Pirates managed to scratch out a 4–3 win in the finale to avoid the sweep.

We also look ahead to the upcoming homestand at PNC Park against the Milwaukee Brewers. With Milwaukee already securing a postseason berth, the Pirates face another tough test as they head into the final stretch of the 2026 season.

In this episode:

-Cubs series recap

-What went wrong in Chicago

-The impact of relying on young pitchers

-Bullpen games down the stretch

-Mental mistakes and missed opportunities

-How the Pirates scratched out a Game 3 win

-Brewers series preview

-What to watch for during the upcoming homestand

-The Pirates' final stretch of the 2026 season

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