Ian Happ hit his third career grand slam, a drive off Mitch Keller (13-9) in a five-run fifth.
— Joshua Palacios hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth inning and the Chicago Cubs' postseason drive remained stalled with their sixth loss in seven games, 13-7 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Chicago , which has lost nine of 12, remained a half-game ahead of Miami for the third NL wild card spot, with Cincinnati another half-game back. Joe, who finished with three hits, homered off Mark Leiter Jr. Jared Triolo added a solo shot for Pittsburgh. Keller struck out six and with 204 became the third Pirates right-hander to reach 200. He is the Pirates winningest pitcher in a season since Jameson Taillon and Trevor Williams both had 14 victories in 2018.Cubs All-Star RHP Marcus Stroman said before the game he'll gladly accept any bullpen role down the stretch.
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