The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25) and the Chicago Cubs (25-20) meet in the second of a four-game series on Friday. The Pirates earned a 5-4 win on Thursday to even the season series at 2-2. Right-hander Kyle Hendricks (0-3, 10.04 ERA) will start for Chicago, while rookie right-hander Paul Skenes (0-0, 6.75 ERA) takes the mound for Pittsburgh.
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