In this episode of Dingers, we break down the Cubs' heartbreaking 5-3 loss to the Pirates after leading 3-0 into the 8th inning, only to see Jorge Lopez give up 4 runs. With the Cubs now 3.5 games back in the Wild Card race, we dive into the harsh realities and potential paths that could lead to October baseball. Is it still a dream, or can the Cubs make it a reality? We recap Tuesday nights game vs the Pirates as the Cubs face Skenes for the 4th time. Tune in as we analyze the road ahead and what it will take for the Cubs to keep their playoff hopes alive. Subscribe:    / @dingersachicagocubsfanpodc824   Talk #Cubs baseball on our facebook group:   / 188995809182063   @dingercubs is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for Cubs news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Diingercubs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dingercubs | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baseball_buj | @wycoffjd23 | Follow us on Twitter: @dingercubs Follow us on Instagram: @dingercubs TikTok: @dingercubs Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dingercubs