On September 2, 2024, an exciting matchup is set to take place at Wrigley Field as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs, starting at 7:40 PM under a clear sky.

Jared Jones will be pitching for the Pirates, entering the game with an ERA of 3.884. His counterpart, Jameson Taillon, will take the mound for the Cubs, boasting a closely matched ERA of 3.848.

Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Pirates are currently 11th with a record of 63 wins and 72 losses, translating to a winning percentage of 0.47. They hold a divisional record of 20-19, placing them 4th in the division standings. Recently, the Pirates have managed 4 wins in their last 10 games and are on a one-win streak. Their home record stands at 32-36, with a similar away record of 31-36. They have been slightly more successful in night games with 32 wins compared to 31 during day games. The team has scored 571 runs while conceding 616.

The Cubs, on the other hand, are positioned 8th in the division with a record of 70 wins and 66 losses, corresponding to a winning percentage of 0.51. They have a divisional record of 20-26, sitting at 2nd place in the division. The Cubs are on a five-game winning streak, having won 8 of their last 10 games. At home, they have a record of 36-29 and on the road, they are 34-37. The Cubs have won 38 night games in comparison to 32 day games. The team has accumulated 612 runs and allowed 573.