The Pittsburgh Pirates battled throughout their series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, but again faltered late on in a 4-3 defeat. The loss for the Pirates means they lose the series as well,

Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Here is what time, what channel, how to watch, a free live stream.

THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

The Cubs equaled Pham’s home run in the bottom of the fourth. Kyle Tucker singled with one out and advanced to second on a little popup by Seiya Suzuki to short center. Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with a rare walk and Carson Kelly then singled in Tucker [VIDEO].

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With veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney moving to the bullpen and the starting rotation in flux, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave Carmen Mlodzinski a look with his first start since mid-May. Where the right-hander responded by holding the Chicago Cubs to one hit over four innings,

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory.