Cubs 11, Pirates 8: Schweep!

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty ImagesYou know, four hour and 12 minute nine-inning games are generally a slog.

This one, the Cubs’ come-from-behind 11-8 win over the Pirates, completing a four-game sweep, was absolutely entertaining. Tons of interesting things happened, but I’ll start with the MLB record that was tied in this game:

This Pirates/Cubs game is the 1st game with 3 grand slams total since April 21, 2015 between the Brewers and Reds

3 ties the single-game combined record https://t.co/jhVS6MlK1Y

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) September 5, 2021 I’ll get back to Schwindel’s slam a bit later. First, let’s rewind back to the beginning.

In the top of the first, an out and a home run by Yoshi…