Cubs vs. Pirates Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – August 26-28

Published 6:13 am Monday, August 26, 2024

When the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs on Monday, August 26 at PNC Park, it will mark the start of a three-game series between the teams. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 PM ET.

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Pirates vs. Cubs Series How to Watch Info

Monday at 6:40 PM ET

  • Probable Pitchers: Mitch Keller vs. Jameson Taillon
  • TV Channel: SportsNet PT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET

Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET

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Cubs Splits

  • The Cubs’ record at night is 34-37, and they’ve gone 31-29 in matinees.
  • Chicago is 19-26 in one-run games this year.
  • Against righties, the Cubs have gone 55-51, and versus left-handers they are 10-15.
  • The Cubs’ record as moneyline favorites is 31-30.
  • As moneyline underdogs, Chicago has gone 32-35.

Pirates Splits

  • The Pirates’ record in night games is 33-37, and they’ve gone 29-31 in matinees.
  • So far this year, Pittsburgh is 21-26 in one-run games.
  • Against southpaws, the Pirates have gone 20-19, and against right-handers they are 42-49.
  • The Pirates have gone 27-20 as moneyline favorites this year.
  • Pittsburgh has gone 33-46 when moneyline underdogs this year.

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Cubs Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Cubs have powered out 15 home runs over the past 10 games.
  • In the last 10 games, Chicago is slugging .446 with 3.9 extra-base hits per outing.
  • Over the past 10 outings the Cubs are batting .232 and averaging 7.8 hits per game.
  • Chicago has scored 4.7 runs per outing during its past 10 games.
  • During the past 10 games, the Cubs have a .304 on-base percentage while drawing 3.3 walks per outing.
  • Chicago is averaging 6.8 strikeouts and 4.9 at-bats per strikeout during the past 10 games.

Pirates Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Pirates have nine homers over their last 10 games.
  • Pittsburgh has a slugging percentage of .364 over its last 10 games, fueled by 27 extra-base hits.
  • The team is batting .222 with 72 total base hits.
  • Over the last 10 games, Pittsburgh has scored a total of 41 runs.
  • The Pirates have a .274 OBP with two walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Pittsburgh has racked up 88 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

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