Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-69) host Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs (66-66) on Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. ET.

If you’re interested in watching this game, read on for information on TV and streaming options for the Pittsburgh-Chicago matchup.

When is the Pirates vs. Cubs game and when does it start?

This Pirates-Cubs clash will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Expect opening pitch at 12:35 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the Pirates vs Cubs game?

The Pirates and Cubs will take the field for this game on August 28th at PNC Park. If you want to see the game live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can watch this game live on SportsNet PT.

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Game preview Pirates vs. Cubs

The Cubs defeated the Pirates 18-8 on Monday. Jameson Taillon (6.2 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 3 K) won the game and Miguel Amaya led the offense (4-for-3 with two doubles and four RBI). Mitch Keller (4.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Pirates.

Pirate stats, odds and insights

The Pirates have won 27 of the 49 games in which they were the moneyline favorite this season (55.1%).

Pittsburgh ranks 25th in the MLB league with 129 home runs. On average, they manage one per game.

With a slugging percentage of .372, the Pirates rank 25th in baseball.

Pittsburgh ranks 15th in the ERA range of all pitching teams in the MLB (4.04).

The Pirates pitchers have a combined WHIP of 21st in the Major League (1.294).

Cubs Stats, Odds and Insights

This season, the Cubs have won 32 of the 66 games, or 48.5%, in which they were the underdog.

Chicago’s 141 home runs rank 17th in Major League Baseball.

The Cubs rank 18th in the majors with a team slugging percentage of .393.

Chicago’s pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.76 this year, the seventh-best in baseball.

The Cubs have a combined WHIP of just 1.236 as a pitching team, which is the tenth-best in baseball this season.

Pirates Starter – Recent Performance: Paul Skenes

Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Kyle Hendricks

Key Pirates players to keep an eye on

Paul Skenes starts for the Pirates, his 18th of the season. He has an 8-2 record, a 2.16 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 104 2/3 innings pitched.

The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he went six innings without scoring a single point and allowing two hits.

In 17 games this season, the 22-year-old has a 2.16 ERA with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings. His opponents’ batting average is .198.

Reynolds is Pittsburgh’s best player with 20 home runs and 72 runs batted in, and his batting average of .280 is also the best on his team.

Oneil Cruz has 117 hits and an OBP of .323 and a slugging percentage of .466 this season.

Bryan De La Cruz has a batting average of .241/.282/.391 for the Pirates this season.

Key Cubs players to keep an eye on

The Cubs will hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks (3-10) for his 19th start of the season.

The right-hander allowed three earned runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Friday.

The 34-year-old has an ERA of 6.33, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.446 in 23 games this season.

Happ leads the Cubs in home runs (23) and runs batted in (72).

Isaac Paredes has a batting average of .229 with 23 doubles, one triple, 19 home runs and 60 walks.

Nico Hoerner has a batting average of .255 with 27 doubles, one triple, five home runs and 38 walks.

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