Updated Aug. 28, 2024 9:22 a.m. ET
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Oneil Cruz will take the field against Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on Wednesday, with the first pitch at 12:35 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Cubs game.
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Pirates vs. Cubs Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 12:35 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Chicago Cubs on FOX Sports!
Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Cubs 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Pirates 51%, Cubs 49%
Pirates vs. Cubs Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +104 | 9-5 CHC |
| 8/26/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -117 | -103 | 18-8 CHC |
| 5/19/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -127 | +108 | 3-2 PIT |
| 5/18/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -203 | +169 | 1-0 CHC |
| 5/17/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 9-3 PIT |
| 5/16/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -125 | +105 | 5-4 PIT |
| 5/12/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -119 | +100 | 5-4 CHC |
| 5/11/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7 | -116 | -104 | 10-9 PIT |
| 5/10/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7 | -133 | +113 | 7-2 CHC |
| 9/21/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -176 | +149 | 8-6 PIT |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 5.31 |
| K/9 | 9.6 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Bryan Reynolds leads the Pirates with 20 home runs and 72 runs batted in, while accumulating a team-best batting average of .279.
- Reynolds' home runs place him 46th in MLB, and he is 31st in RBI.
- Reynolds carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .211 with a home run, a walk and two RBI.
- Cruz has 30 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 37 walks while batting .271.
- Cruz ranks 65th in homers and 46th in RBI among all major league batters this season.
- Cruz has eight straight games with at least one hit. During his last 10 games he is hitting .417 with four doubles, a triple, four walks and four RBI.
- Bryan De La Cruz is hitting .243 with 23 doubles, 19 home runs and 27 walks.
- De La Cruz is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is batting .222 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 12 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 14 walks while batting .276.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 | Reds | W 6-5 | Bailey Falter vs Buck Farmer |
| August 24 | Reds | L 10-2 | Jake Woodford vs Julian Aguiar |
| August 25 | Reds | W 4-3 | Luis Ortiz vs Nick Martínez |
| August 26 | Cubs | L 18-8 | Mitch Keller vs Jameson Taillon |
| August 27 | Cubs | L 9-5 | Jared Jones vs Justin Steele |
| August 28 | Cubs | - | Paul Skenes vs Kyle Hendricks |
| August 30 | @ Guardians | - | Bailey Falter vs Ben Lively |
| August 31 | @ Guardians | - | Luis Ortiz vs Matthew Boyd |
| September 1 | @ Guardians | - | Mitch Keller vs TBA |
| September 2 | @ Cubs | - | Jared Jones vs Justin Steele |
| September 3 | @ Cubs | - | Paul Skenes vs Kyle Hendricks |
Learn more about this Pirates vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.7 |
| HR | 15 |
| ERA | 3.94 |
| K/9 | 9 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ paces the Cubs in home runs (23) and runs batted in (72).
- Among all hitters in the big leagues, Happ's home run total is 25th and his RBI tally ranks 31st.
- Happ brings a hitting streak of three games into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .364 with four doubles, a home run, two walks and three RBI.
- Nico ho*rner is hitting .255 with 28 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 39 walks.
- Among all major league hitters, ho*rner ranks 268th in home runs and 180th in RBI.
- Isaac Paredes is batting .227 with 23 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 61 walks.
- Suzuki paces the Cubs with a team-leading batting average of .276.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23 | @ Marlins | W 6-3 | Kyle Hendricks vs Max Meyer |
| August 24 | @ Marlins | W 14-2 | Shota Imanaga vs Valente Bellozo |
| August 25 | @ Marlins | L 7-2 | Javier Assad vs Adam Oller |
| August 26 | @ Pirates | W 18-8 | Jameson Taillon vs Mitch Keller |
| August 27 | @ Pirates | W 9-5 | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| August 28 | @ Pirates | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| August 30 | @ Nationals | - | Shota Imanaga vs Jake Irvin |
| August 31 | @ Nationals | - | Javier Assad vs DJ Herz |
| September 1 | @ Nationals | - | Jameson Taillon vs Mitchell Parker |
| September 2 | Pirates | - | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| September 3 | Pirates | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
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