On Friday, the Chicago Cubs (25-20) are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (20-25), at 2:20 PM ET, in the second game of a four-game set.
The Pirates (-111 moneyline odds to win) play the Cubs (-108) in a projected tight contest. The Pittsburgh Pirates will hand the ball to Paul Skenes and the Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks (0-3, 10.04 ERA).
Yesterday, the Pirates claimed a 5-4 win over the Cubs, with Jared Jones (6.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 7 K) earning the win for the Pirates. Edward Olivares went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive showing. Justin Steele (5.2 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Cubs.