Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge, right, celebrates with catcher Christian Bethancourt, left, after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs' Christian Bethancourt rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Connor Joe hits a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Connor Joe rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs' Christian Bethancourt celebrates his RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger hits an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Connor Joe, right, is greeted by Billy McKinney, left, after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs' Christian Bethancourt hits an RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner scores during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs' Christian Bethancourt celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks, right, hands the ball to manager Craig Counsell, left, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)