On Thursday, a clash of NL Central rivals is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (64-85) visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-94) at 6:35 PM ET.
The Cubs are an underdog (+100 on the moneyline) when they visit the Pirates (-120). The Pirates will give the ball to Mitch Keller (5-11) against the Cubs and Hayden Wesneski (1-1).
The Pirates lost 14-2 against the Yankees yesterday, with Roansy Contreras getting credited with the loss. He threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on six hits while striking out 10. Rodolfo Castro went 2-for-4 with a triple to lead the Pirates offensively.
The Cubs knocked off the Marlins 4-3 yesterday. Patrick Wisdom led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, and Keegan Thompson got the win, throwing three innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out six.