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