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The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson will face the Pittsburgh Pirates and Rowdy Tellez in the second game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Cubs vs. Pirates game.
Dansby Swanson hits a solo home run to give the Cubs an early lead against the Pirates
Dansby Swanson hit a solo home run that gave the Chicago Cubs an early 1-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Information about the Cubs vs. Pirates game and how to watch it
- When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT
- Result: Fox Sports
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Prediction for Cubs vs. Pirates
- Result prediction: Cubs 4, Pirates 3
- Overall forecast: Under 8 runs
- Chances of winning: Cubs 57%, Pirates 43%
Cubs vs. Pirates – direct comparison
| Date | favorite | Spread | In total | Favorite Moneyline | Outsider Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.09.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 7.5 | -149 | +126 | 5-3 PIT |
| 28.08.2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8 | -167 | +141 | 14-10 CHD |
| 27.08.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +104 | 9-5 CHC |
| 26.08.2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -117 | -103 | 18-8 CHC |
| 19.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 7.5 | -127 | +108 | 3-2 PIT |
| 18.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 8.5 | -203 | +169 | 1:0 CHC |
| 17.05.2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 9-3 PIT |
| 16.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 8 | -125 | +105 | 5-4 PIT |
| 12.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 9 | -119 | +100 | 5-4 KH |
| 11.05.2024 | Boys | -1.5 | 7 | -116 | -104 | 10-9 PIT |
Cubs – Statistics of the last 10 games
| statistics | Average/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs per game | 9.2 |
| Human Resources | 14 |
| EPOCH | 4.96 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ had his team’s best performance with 23 home runs and 79 runs batted in.
- Happ ranks 30th in the MLB in home runs and 28th in RBIs.
- Happ enters this game on a two-game hitting streak. In his last five games, he has a batting average of .409 with two doubles, one triple, two walks and seven RBIs.
- Nico Hoerner has a batting average of .259 with 29 doubles, one triple, five home runs and 41 walks.
- Among all MLB hitters, Hoerner ranks 274th in home runs and 178th in RBIs this season.
- Hoerner has played nine consecutive games with at least one hit. In his last ten appearances, he has a batting average of .316 with four doubles, five walks and four RBIs.
- Isaac Paredes has 23 doubles, one triple, 19 home runs and 65 walks with a batting average of .230.
- Cody Bellinger has a batting average of .264 with 22 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs and 36 walks.
- Bellinger snapped a two-game hitting streak coming into this game. In his last five appearances, he has a batting average of .174 with one home run, one walk and five RBIs.
Current and upcoming Cubs games
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Pirates – Statistics of the last 10 games
| statistics | Average/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs per game | 5.2 |
| Human Resources | 11 |
| EPOCH | 7.16 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Bryan Reynolds leads the Pirates with 22 home runs and 77 runs batted in, and has the best batting average of his team with .282.
- Among all batters in the Major Leagues, Reynolds ranks 35th in home runs and 32nd in RBI.
- Oneil Cruz has 31 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 38 walks with a batting average of .271.
- Cruz ranks 74th in home runs and 47th in RBIs among all major batters.
- Andrew McCutchen has a batting average of .238 with 15 doubles, one triple, 18 home runs and 52 walks.
- Bryan De La Cruz has a batting average of .237 with 23 doubles, 19 home runs and 27 walks.
Current and upcoming pirate games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching duel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.August | @ Guardian | L10-8 | Bailey Falter vs. Ben Lively |
| 31.August | @ Guardian | We are 3-0 | Luis Ortiz vs Matthew Boyd |
| 1 September | @ Guardian | L6-1 | Mitch Keller vs. Alex Cobb |
| 2 September | @Boy | Victory: 5:3 | Jared Jones vs. Jameson Taillon |
| 3 September | @Boy | – | Paul Skenes vs. Kyle Hendricks |
| 4 September | @Boy | – | Bailey Falter vs Shota Imanaga |
| 5 September | Nationals | – | Luis Ortiz vs Jake Irvin |
| 6 September | Nationals | – | Mitch Keller vs DJ Herz |
| 7 September | Nationals | – | Jared Jones vs Mitchell Parker |
| 8 September | Nationals | – | Paul Skenes vs Patrick Corbin |
| 9 September | Marlins | – | Bailey Falter vs. Valente Bellozo |
FOX Sports created this story using technology from Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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