Power Ranking
Pittsburgh 21
Chicago 6
Smart Chart
- PIT
- 4.19
- 4.83
- 0.00
- 7.79
- 3.53
- 8.57
- 3.63
- Offense
- Defense
- Team ERA
- Offensive Hits
- Offensive Walks
- Defensive Hits
- Defensive Walks
- CHC
- 5.02
- 4.44
- 0.00
- 8.55
- 3.49
- 8.16
- 3.11
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
In baseball’s lone afternoon game today, the Cubs will look to remain perfect against the Pirates after already sweeping them in a three game series earlier this month. Chicago has lost two games into a row coming into action today, which is their longest losing streak of the season.
Team Record
Pittsburgh Pirates
All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record | 18-15 | 4-6 | 11-9 | 1-3 | 17-12 |
Home | 7-7 | 1-4 | 7-5 | 0-2 | 7-5 |
Away | 11-8 | 3-2 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 10-7 |
Fave | 11-11 | 2-3 | 8-6 | 0-2 | 11-9 |
Dog | 7-4 | 2-3 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 6-3 |
O/U | 21-11-1 | 6-3-1 | 10-9-1 | 4-0 | 17-11-1 |
vs LHP | 3-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-2 |
vs RHP | 15-13 | 4-5 | 11-8 | 1-3 | 14-10 |
Team Record
Chicago Cubs
All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record | 25-8 | 8-2 | 13-2 | 2-0 | 23-8 |
Home | 12-5 | 5-2 | 5-0 | 0-0 | 12-5 |
Away | 13-3 | 3-0 | 8-2 | 2-0 | 11-3 |
Fave | 21-7 | 6-2 | 11-1 | 2-0 | 19-7 |
Dog | 3-1 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 3-1 |
O/U | 21-11-1 | 7-3 | 11-3-1 | 1-1 | 20-10-1 |
vs LHP | 6-2 | 2-1 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 5-2 |
vs RHP | 19-6 | 6-1 | 9-2 | 1-0 | 18-6 |
Pitchers Last 3 Starts
Pittsburgh Pirates
Francisco Liriano (3-2) ERA: 4.99
Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2016 | STL | W | 4-2 | U | 7 | 114 |
Apr 30, 2016 | CIN | W | 5-1 | U | 6.2 | 51 |
Apr 24, 2016 | ARI | W | 12-10 | O | 6 | 89 |
Chicago Cubs
Jason Hammel (5-0) ERA: 1.77
Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2016 | WSH | W | 8-5 | O | 5 | 69 |
May 2, 2016 | PIT | W | 7-2 | O | 5 | 126 |
Apr 24, 2016 | CIN | W | 9-0 | P | 6 | 61 |
Pitcher Recent Starts vs Opponent
Pittsburgh Pirates
Francisco Liriano (3-2) ERA: 4.99
Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 26, 2015 | 4-0 | PIT | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | Win |
Apr 21, 2015 | 9-8 | CHC | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | No Decision |
Sep 6, 2014 | 5-0 | PIT | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | Win |
Jun 10, 2014 | 7-3 | CHC | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | No Decision |
Mar 31, 2014 | 1-0 | PIT | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | No Decision |
Chicago Cubs
Jason Hammel (5-0) ERA: 1.77
Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2, 2016 | 7-2 | CHC | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Win |
Sep 26, 2015 | 4-0 | PIT | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Loss |
Sep 15, 2015 | 5-4 | PIT | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | No Decision |
Apr 27, 2015 | 4-0 | CHC | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Win |
Apr 22, 2015 | 4-3 | PIT | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Loss |
Head to Head Detail
Search MLB Database | Teams | Runs Scored | Line | Total | O/U | Pitcher |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 4, 2016 | CHC | 6 | 116 | 7.5 | Over | Jon Lester (L) |
PIT | 2 | Juan Nicasio (R) | ||||
May 3, 2016 | CHC | 7 | 162 | 7.5 | Over | Jake Arrieta (R) |
PIT | 1 | Jonathon Niese (L) | ||||
May 2, 2016 | CHC | 7 | -136 | 7 | Over | Jason Hammel (R) |
PIT | 2 | Gerrit Cole (R) | ||||
Oct 7, 2015 | CHC | 4 | 118 | 5.5 | Under | Jake Arrieta (R) |
PIT | 0 | Gerrit Cole (R) | ||||
Sep 27, 2015 | PIT | 0 | -176 | 7 | Under | A.J. Burnett (R) |
CHC | 4 | Jake Arrieta (R) |
Betting Odds Trends
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 17 of Pittsburgh's last 25 games
- Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Betting Odds Trends
Chicago Cubs
- Chi Cubs is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games
- Chi Cubs is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games at home
- Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Yasmani Grandal C 10-day IL (03/25), Foot
- Marco Gonzales SP 15-day IL (04/14), Forearm
- Ryan Borucki SP 15-day IL (04/06), Triceps
- Jason Delay C 10-day IL (04/01), Knee
- Carmen Mlodzinski RP 15-day IL (03/25), Elbow
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Drew Smyly SP 15-day IL (04/22), Hip
- Kyle Hendricks SP 15-day IL (04/23), Back
- Cody Bellinger 1B 10-day IL (04/24), Ribs
- Julian Merryweather SP 60-day IL (04/06), Shoulder
- Justin Steele SP 15-day IL (03/29), Hamstring
Last 5 Games
Pittsburgh Pirates
Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2016 | CIN | 5-4 | W | -133 | 9 | Juan Nicasio | 6 | A | Alfredo Simon |
May 9, 2016 | CIN | 2-3 | L | -119 | 9 | Jonathon Niese | 6.2 | A | Dan Straily |
May 8, 2016 | STL | 10-5 | W | +104 | 7.5 | Gerrit Cole | 6 | A | Michael Wacha |
May 7, 2016 | STL | 4-6 | L | +124 | 9 | Jeff Locke | 6 | A | Adam Wainwright |
May 6, 2016 | STL | 4-2 | W | +114 | 7.5 | Francisco Liriano | 7 | A | Carlos Martinez |
Chicago Cubs
Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2016 | SD | 0-1 | L | -189 | 7.5 | John Lackey | 8 | H | Drew Pomeranz |
May 11, 2016 | SD | 4-7 | L | -258 | 7.5 | Kyle Hendricks | 6.2 | H | Colin Rea |
May 10, 2016 | SD | 8-7 | W | -249 | 7.5 | Jon Lester | 6 | H | Cesar Vargas |
May 8, 2016 | WSH | 4-3 | W | -223 | 8 | Jake Arrieta | 5 | H | Tanner Roark |
May 7, 2016 | WSH | 8-5 | W | -144 | 7.5 | Jason Hammel | 5 | H | Gio Gonzalez |
Stats Comparison
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Runs Scored
4.19 5.02
Runs Allowed
4.83 4.44
Team ERA
0.00 0.00
Runs Scored Road vs. Home
4.11 5.24
Runs Allowed Road vs. Home
4.36 4.54
Starter ERA
4.99 1.77
Stats Comparison
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Offensive Hits
7.79 8.55
Hits Allowed
8.57 8.16
Bullpen Innings Pitched Last 3
7.1 6.1
Offensive Walks
3.53 3.49
Defensive Walks
3.63 3.11
Wins Last 10 Games
4 8
Supergrid
Stat | Rank | Stat | Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense | 4.19 | 24 | 4.44 | 17 |
Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense | 4.11 | 24 | 4.54 | 17 |
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense | 5.02 | 6 | 4.83 | 20 |
Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense | 5.24 | 6 | 4.36 | 12 |