Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks
After showcasing their offensive firepower in the first two games, the Chicago Cubs will shoot for a 3-0 sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park. The Cubs’ offensive might have been on full display in this series, scoring 28 runs between Game 1 and Game 2. With their 8th win in 11 games, Chicago bumped their record above .500 to 67-66, trailing the NL Central leaders, Milwaukee Brewers, by 9 games. The Cubs are averaging almost seven runs per game on a .266 batting average over their last 10 assignments while posting a solid 3.77 ERA. The Pirates continue to struggle near the end of their 2024 season, losing six of their last ten games. Pittsburgh's once well-regarded pitching staff has been reduced to a laughing stock after allowing a 4.07 ERA over a recent 10-game period.
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.469 | 162 | 76 | 86 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates against Chicago Cubs : Head to Head (H2H)
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Chicago Cubs Key Points
- Paul Skenes is set to make her third career start vs. the Chicago Cubs.
- Paul Skenes boasts an 8-2 record with a 2.16 ERA.
- Paul Skenes recorded nine strikeouts in the Pirate's 7-0 win over the Reds.
- Paul Skenes tallied 11 strikeouts in his last start vs. the Cubs.
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Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Prediction
The Pirates will send their prized rookie pitcher, Paul Skenes, to stop the bleeding. Skenes (8-2, 2.16 ERA) has guided Pittsburgh to a victory in his last two starts. In his previous start vs. Cincinnati Reds, Skenes put up a terrific showing on the mound as he blanked the Reds through six innings and collected nine strikeouts, powering his team to a 7-0 win. The Pirates pitcher averages 6.6 strikeouts in his last five starts, making him the only silver lining for Pittsburgh’s faltering pitching staff. I have high hopes that Skenes will record at least eight strikeouts in this match since he tallied 11 strikeouts in his last start vs. the Cubs on May 17. Our betting prediction for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Bet on Paul Skenes to throw 8+ strikeouts, +125, at DraftKings.
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