The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 26, 2024. The game is set to begin at 6:40 PM, under what is expected to be partly cloudy skies.

Jameson Taillon is slated to start as pitcher for the Cubs, entering the game with a 3.766 ERA. The starting pitcher for the Pirates has not yet been announced.

As of now in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are ranked 9th with an even split of 65 wins and 65 losses, a .500 winning percentage. They have a division record of 17-26, placing them 2nd in the division rankings. The Cubs have won 6 of their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. While playing at home, the Cubs have a record of 36-29, and they are 29-36 on the road. They’ve secured 30 wins in day games versus 35 in night games. Overall, the team has scored 557 runs and conceded 534.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold the 12th spot in the division, with a record of 61-68, reflecting a .473 winning percentage. Their division record is 19-16, placing them 5th. With 5 wins in their last 10 games and currently on a one-game losing streak, the Pirates are struggling to find consistency. The team shows a nearly even split in home (31-33) and away (30-35) games performance. They have 29 day game wins compared to 32 at night. In terms of scoring, the Pirates have secured 533 runs but have allowed 562 runs.