Cubs take advantage of Pirates errors for series sweep, clinch postseason berth

September 17, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales reaches for an errant throw as the Cubs’ Dansby Swanson steals second base on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at PNC Park.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to avoid watching the Chicago Cubs celebrate a series sweep and clinch a postseason berth at PNC Park.