On the 2nd of September, 2024, an intriguing matchup is set when the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, starting at 7:40 pm under a clear sky. Jared Jones will take the mound for the Pirates, holding an ERA of 3.884, while Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Cubs, with a slightly better ERA of 3.848. As of now within the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates rank 11th with a record of 63-72, translating to a winning percentage of 0.47. They have amassed 20 wins in the division, placing them 4th, and have won 4 of their last 10 games, currently on a win streak. Their home and away records are 32-36 and 31-36, respectively, and they have scored 571 runs while conceding 616. On the other hand, the Cubs are positioned 8th in the division, boasting a record of 70-66, or a 0.51 winning percentage. They are placed 2nd in the division with a 20-26 record. Recently they have found good form, winning 8 of their last 10 games, and currently enjoy a 5-game winning streak. At Wrigley, they have won 36 out of 65 games and have a slightly lesser success rate on the road at 34-37. Their day and night game wins stand at 32 and 38 respectively, with a total of 612 runs scored and 573 conceded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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