Ramirez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10, 11th inning, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3
- Posted on April 11, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
In a thrilling matchup, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramirez delivered a stellar performance by navigating two critical bases-loaded situations in extra innings against the Chicago Cubs. The decisive moment came when a throwing error by Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar allowed the Pirates to score the winning run in the 11th inning. This 4-3 victory secured the series win for Pittsburgh and reinforced their position atop the NL Central standings with clutch pitching and timely execution.
Ramirez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10, 11th inning, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3
Yohan Ramirez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs that clinched the three-game series
