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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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