How to Watch Pirates vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 3
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Sep. 3, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs take the field on Tuesday at Wrigley Field against Paul Skenes, who is starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET.
Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Cubs game.
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Pirates vs. Cubs Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Pirates 5
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Pirates 55%, Cubs 45%
Pirates vs. Cubs Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -149 | +126 | 5-3 PIT |
| 8/28/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8 | -167 | +141 | 14-10 CHC |
| 8/27/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +104 | 9-5 CHC |
| 8/26/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -117 | -103 | 18-8 CHC |
| 5/19/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -127 | +108 | 3-2 PIT |
| 5/18/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -203 | +169 | 1-0 CHC |
| 5/17/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 9-3 PIT |
| 5/16/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -125 | +105 | 5-4 PIT |
| 5/12/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -119 | +100 | 5-4 CHC |
| 5/11/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7 | -116 | -104 | 10-9 PIT |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.2 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 7.16 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Bryan Reynolds leads the Pirates in home runs (22), runs batted in (77) and has accumulated a team-best batting average of .282.
- Reynolds ranks 35th in homers and 32nd in RBI among all batters in the majors.
- Reynolds carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .350 with two home runs, four walks and five RBI.
- Oneil Cruz is hitting .271 with 31 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 38 walks.
- Cruz ranks 74th in homers and 47th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
- Andrew McCutchen is batting .238 with 15 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 52 walks.
- McCutchen will look to build on his nine-game hitting in this game. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .343 with a double, five home runs, four walks and 14 RBI.
- Bryan De La Cruz is hitting .237 with 23 doubles, 19 home runs and 27 walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28 | Cubs | L 14-10 | Paul Skenes vs Kyle Hendricks |
| August 30 | @ Guardians | L 10-8 | Bailey Falter vs Ben Lively |
| August 31 | @ Guardians | W 3-0 | Luis Ortiz vs Matthew Boyd |
| September 1 | @ Guardians | L 6-1 | Mitch Keller vs Alex Cobb |
| September 2 | @ Cubs | W 5-3 | Jared Jones vs Jameson Taillon |
| September 3 | @ Cubs | - | Paul Skenes vs Kyle Hendricks |
| September 4 | @ Cubs | - | Bailey Falter vs Shota Imanaga |
| September 5 | Nationals | - | Luis Ortiz vs Jake Irvin |
| September 6 | Nationals | - | Mitch Keller vs DJ Herz |
| September 7 | Nationals | - | Jared Jones vs Mitchell Parker |
| September 8 | Nationals | - | Paul Skenes vs Patrick Corbin |
Learn more about this Pirates vs. Cubs matchup on Fox Sports.
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 9.2 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.96 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ paces the Cubs in home runs (23) and runs batted in (79).
- Happ's home run total puts him 30th in the big leagues, and he is 28th in RBI.
- Nico Hoerner is hitting .259 with 29 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 41 walks.
- Hoerner is 274th in home runs and 178th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Isaac Paredes has 23 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 65 walks while batting .230.
- Cody Bellinger is hitting .264 with 22 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 36 walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28 | @ Pirates | W 14-10 | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| August 30 | @ Nationals | W 7-6 | Shota Imanaga vs Jake Irvin |
| August 31 | @ Nationals | W 5-3 | Javier Assad vs DJ Herz |
| September 1 | @ Nationals | W 14-1 | Jordan Wicks vs Mitchell Parker |
| September 2 | Pirates | L 5-3 | Jameson Taillon vs Jared Jones |
| September 3 | Pirates | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| September 4 | Pirates | - | Shota Imanaga vs Bailey Falter |
| September 6 | Yankees | - | Javier Assad vs TBA |
| September 7 | Yankees | - | Jordan Wicks vs Nestor Cortes Jr. |
| September 8 | Yankees | - | Jameson Taillon vs Gerrit Cole |
| September 9 | @ Dodgers | - | Justin Steele vs Walker Buehler |
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