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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Oneil Cruz face the Chicago Cubs and Isaac Paredes on Monday at PNC Park. First pitch begins at 6:40 p.m. ET.
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Information about the Pirates vs. Cubs game and how to watch it
- When: Monday, August 26, 2024, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT
- Result: Fox Sports
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Prediction for Pirates vs. Cubs
- Result prediction: Pirates 5, Cubs 4
- Overall forecast: Under 8 runs
- Chances of winning: Pirates 52%, Cubs 48%
Pirates vs. Cubs – direct comparison
| Date | favorite | Spread | In total | Favorite Moneyline | Outsider Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 7.5 | -127 | +108 | 3-2 PIT |
| 18.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 8.5 | -203 | +169 | 1:0 CHC |
| 17.05.2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 9-3 PIT |
| 16.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 8 | -125 | +105 | 5-4 PIT |
| 12.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 9 | -119 | +100 | 5-4 KH |
| 11.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 7 | -116 | -104 | 10-9 PIT |
| 10.05.2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7 | -133 | +113 | 7-2 CHC |
| 21.09.2023 | Boys | -1.5 | 9 | -176 | +149 | 8-6 PIT |
| 20.09.2023 | Boys | -1.5 | 7.5 | -195 | +164 | 13-7 PIT |
| 19.09.2023 | Boys | -1.5 | 9 | -168 | +142 | 14-1 CHC |
Pirates – Statistics of the last 10 games
| statistics | Average/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs per game | 4.1 |
| Human Resources | 9 |
| EPOCH | 3.47 |
| K/9 | 10.3 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Bryan Reynolds had a team-best batting average of .279 and led the Pirates in home runs (19) and runs batted in (71).
- Among all baseball batters, Reynolds ranks 50th in home runs and 33rd in RBIs.
- Cruz has 29 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 37 walks with a batting average of .265.
- Cruz ranks 59th in home runs and 49th in RBIs this season.
- Cruz enters this game hoping to record his seventh consecutive one-hit game. In his last 10 games, he has a .314 batting average with four doubles, one triple, five walks and four RBIs.
- Bryan De La Cruz has a batting average of .242 with 22 doubles, 18 home runs and 27 walks.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 12 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 14 walks with a batting average of .281.
- Kiner-Falefa has had at least one hit in two straight games. In his last five appearances, he has a batting average of .211 with a double and an RBI.
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Cubs – Statistics of the last 10 games
| statistics | Average/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs per game | 4.7 |
| Human Resources | 15 |
| EPOCH | 3.67 |
| K/9 | 8.8 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ is in the Cubs' top group with 23 home runs and runs batted in and scored 72 runs.
- Among all batters in the MLB, Happ ranks 23rd in home runs and 30th in RBIs.
- Paredes has a batting average of .227 with 23 doubles, one triple, 18 home runs and 59 walks.
- Among all major league hitters, Paredes ranks 59th in home runs and 45th in RBIs.
- Nico Hoerner has a batting average of .253 with 26 doubles, one triple, five home runs and 37 walks.
- Cody Bellinger is the Cubs' leading hitter and has a team-best batting average of .271.
Current and upcoming Cubs games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching duel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 August | tiger | L8-2 | Jameson Taillon vs. Beau Brieske |
| 22.08. | tiger | W10-2 | Justin Steele vs Tyler Holton |
| 23.August | @Marlins | Victory 6-3 | Kyle Hendricks vs Max Meyer |
| 24.August | @Marlins | W14-2 | Shota Imanaga vs Valente Bellozo |
| 25.08. | @Marlins | L7-2 | Javier Assad vs Adam Oller |
| 26.08. | @ Pirates | – | Jameson Taillon vs Mitch Keller |
| 27.August | @ Pirates | – | Justin Steele vs. Mitch Keller |
| 28.08. | @ Pirates | – | Kyle Hendricks vs. Paul Skenes |
| 30.August | @Nationals | – | Shota Imanaga vs Jake Irvin |
| 31.August | @Nationals | – | Javier Assad vs DJ Herz |
| 1 September | @Nationals | – | Jameson Taillon vs Mitchell Parker |
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