On Monday, a matchup of NL Central rivals is on the docket, with the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-68) hosting the Chicago Cubs (65-66) at 6:40 PM ET.
The upcoming three-game series that pits the Pirates against the Cubs is set to wrap up on Wednesday. Check out the article below to stay on top of the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Pirates vs. Cubs Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 6:40 PM ET (Mitch Keller vs. Jameson Taillon): SportsNet PT | Watch on Fubo
- Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET (Mitch Keller vs. Justin Steele): SportsNet PT | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET (Paul Skenes vs. Kyle Hendricks): SportsNet PT | Watch on Fubo
Pirates’ Leading Hitters
- Bryan Reynolds has put up 141 hits with 24 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 44 walks. He has driven in 71 runs with seven stolen bases.
- Oneil Cruz has 116 hits with 29 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs, 37 walks and 63 RBI. He’s also stolen 17 bases.
- Bryan De La Cruz has 22 doubles, 18 home runs, 27 walks and 60 RBI (121 total hits). He has swiped three bases.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa has collected 96 hits with 12 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 14 walks. He has driven in 39 runs with six stolen bases.
Cubs’ Leading Hitters
- Ian Happ has recorded 105 hits with 29 doubles, a triple, 23 home runs and 67 walks. He has driven in 72 runs with nine stolen bases.
- Isaac Paredes has collected 101 hits with 23 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 59 walks. He has driven in 64 runs.
- Nico Hoerner has 119 hits with 26 doubles, a triple, five home runs, 37 walks and 37 RBI. He’s also stolen 24 bases.
- Cody Bellinger has 20 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, 34 walks and 52 RBI (108 total hits). He’s also swiped seven bases.
Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Pirates pitching staff ranks 20th in the majors.
- Pittsburgh’s 3.93 team ERA ranks 13th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Pirates have the 19th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.280).
- The Pirates give up the sixth-fewest home runs in baseball (133 total, 1.0 per game).
Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The Cubs have an 8.7 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, 10th-best in baseball.
- Chicago has the fifth-best ERA (3.73) in the majors this season.
- The Cubs have a combined 1.233 WHIP as a pitching staff, 10th-lowest in MLB.
- The Cubs have allowed the 13th-fewest home runs this season with 141, or 1.1 per game.
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Pirates Injury Report
Ke’Bryan Hayes: 10 Day IL (Herniated disc), Nick Gonzales: 10 Day IL (Undisclosed), Andrew McCutchen: 10 Day IL (Knee), Carmen Mlodzinski: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Jared Jones: 15 Day IL (Lat), Colin Holderman: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Marco Gonzales: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Ryan Borucki: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Daulton Jefferies: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Dauri Moreta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hunter Stratton: 60 Day IL (Patella), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Bart: day-to-day (Hamstring)
Cubs Injury Report
Tomás Nido: 10 Day IL (Knee), Hayden Wesneski: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Jordan Wicks: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Luke Little: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yency Almonte: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Colten Brewer: 60 Day IL (Hand), Ben Brown: 60 Day IL (Neck), Adbert Alzolay: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
