Tuesday at 2:20 PM ET, Wrigley Field in Chicago will host the conclusion of the brief two-game NL Central Division series between the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-57) and division foe Chicago Cubs (39-57).
After scoring 349 runs but allowing 491 for a margin of -142 runs this season, Pittsburgh fell to third place at 40-57 in the NL Central Division with a.412 team batting average and 13 games behind first place.
The Pittsburgh centre fielder also led the team with a.339 on-base percentage and a.459 slugging percentage this season. Daniel Vogelbach, a designated hitter, finished the season with 34 RBIs, 12 home runs, and a batting average of.228 in the Major League Baseball.
SP On Tuesday afternoon, Bryse Wilson (1-5, 6.52 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 38 Ks) will take the mound to start for the Pirates against the Cubs. Right Wilson pitched for 49.2 frames in professional baseball this year, surrendering 66 hits, 16 walks, and 8 home runs.
The Cubs have won five straight games, including a recent 3-2 win over the Pirates in the first game of a brief two-game series on Monday. Over the weekend, Chicago also swept the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series.
3B, Chicago While SS Nico Hoerner helped the Cubs throughout the season by leading the team in on-base percentage (.343), batting average (.303), and slugging percentage (.431), Patrick Wisdom led the batting squad with 17 long balls, 47 RBIs, and a.220 average.
Right-hander Keegan Thompson (7-4, 3.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 75 Ks) will oppose for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Righty Thompson pitched 81.1 innings in the majors this season, allowing 73 hits, 29 free bases, and 7 long balls.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago is the MLB Pick for this game at -178. The Pirates struggled to get back on the winning track after dropping two straight games, while the Cubs gathered momentum after winning five straight games.
Pittsburgh finished the season with an OPS of 28 and runs scored of 28, while Chicago had an OPS of 14 and runs scored of 18, after 97 innings. The odds on the Chicago Cubs winning are 4-2.
Free Pick: Chicago Cubs
