Pirates Blank Cubs 2-0 Behind Reynolds' Homer

Mlodzinski tosses 6 scoreless innings as Pittsburgh takes series opener

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:34pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with sharp planes of color representing the players, field, and crowd.A cubist interpretation of the tense pitching duel and home run that decided the outcome of the Pirates-Cubs matchup.New Haven Today

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched 6 scoreless innings, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

Why it matters

The win helps the Pirates continue their strong start to the season, as they look to build on last year's surprise playoff appearance. For the Cubs, the loss is another setback in what has been a disappointing campaign so far.

The details

Reynolds' 2-run blast in the 5th inning provided all the offense the Pirates would need. Mlodzinski, a 24-year-old right-hander, scattered 6 hits over his 6 innings of work, striking out 4 and walking 2 to earn the win.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Reynolds' homer came in the 5th inning.

The players

Bryan Reynolds

All-Star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Carmen Mlodzinski

24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs

Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Major League Baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“That was a big win for us to start the series. Mlodzinski really set the tone with his outing and Reynolds came up with the big hit when we needed it.”

— Derek Shelton, Pirates Manager

The takeaway

The Pirates' victory keeps them in the hunt in the competitive NL Central division, while the Cubs' struggles continue as they try to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.