Cubs Defeat Pirates 18-8, Steal Eight Bases

The Chicago Cubs achieved a historic 18-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, marked by a grand slam from Dansby Swanson and a remarkable eight stolen bases, their highest in over a century. Rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs with three steals, contributing to a total of seven stolen bases against the struggling duo of pitcher Mitch Keller and catcher Yasmani Grandal. The Cubs showcased their offensive prowess with a season-high 21 hits, including a career-best performance from Miguel Amaya, who recorded four hits and four RBIs. This victory adds to the Cubs' recent success, winning seven of their last ten games, and positions them eighth in the league for stolen bases. Pirates manager Derek Shelton acknowledged the team's need to improve on holding runners after the game. The match also coincided with the induction of three Pirates legends into their Hall of Fame, celebrating the team's rich history.