At PNC Park on Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (seven straight defeats) take on the Chicago Cubs at 6:35 PM ET.
The Pirates are projected as a tight favorite (-111 to win on the moneyline) against the Cubs (-109). The Pirates will start Bryse Wilson (3-9) versus the Cubs and Javier Assad (1-2).
These clubs meet again after the Cubs’ 3-2 victory over the Pirates yesterday. Hayden Wesneski (6.1 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K) registered the win for the Cubs. Christopher Morel went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Mitch Keller (6.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 7 K) took the loss on the mound for the Pirates.
Here’s everything you need to prepare for Friday’s Pirates vs. Cubs action, including viewing options.