The Chicago Cubs are set to square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 10, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM, under an expected light rain. Jameson Taillon will lead the pitching for the Cubs, entering the game with an impressive 1.125 ERA. Facing him from the mound for the Pirates will be Jared Jones, who holds a 2.634 ERA.

In the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Cubs currently sit in fourth place, boasting a record of 18-11, which corresponds to a .620 winning percentage. Though they haven’t won or lost any division games, contributing to their 1st place in division rankings. They exhibit a strong recent performance with six wins in their last ten games and are coming into this game on a single win streak. Their home and away records are closely matched at 10-3 and 8-8, respectively, with an even split in day and night game wins at 9 each. The team has scored 147 runs while conceding 131.

Conversely, the Pirates rank 11th in the division with a 14-16 record, reflecting a winning percentage of .467. They are 5th in the division, based on a division record of 2-2. Their recent form is less impressive, with only three wins in their last ten matches and currently undergoing a two-game losing streak. At home and on the road, their records read 5-7 and 9-9, respectively. They have a slightly better performance in day games, with 8 wins compared to 6 in night matches. The Pirates have accumulated 116 runs and have allowed 126 runs in return.