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MLB: Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 3

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Greg Maddux got his 15th win Thursday in a 6-3 Chicago Cubs victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Maddux (15-10), a four-time Cy Young Award winner, has won at least 15 games for 17 straight seasons. He pitched six innings, allowing seven hits and three runs. Latroy Hawkins recorded his 23rd save.

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Mark Grudzielanek drove in two runs for the Cubs, who are battling for the National League wild card spot.

Nelson Figueroa (0-3) was the losing pitcher and Craig Wilson hit a two-run home run for the Pirates.

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