Chicago Cubs square off against Pittsburgh Pirates Sat.
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The Pirates took an early lead in the top of the first inning, as designated hitter Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run off of Cubs left-handed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd. Tha
The Chicago Cubs are on top of the NL Central with a depleted rotation. The quiet consistency of Matthew Boyd is a major reason for their success.
Rookie Cade Horton matched Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes in a pitchers’ duel Friday, but the Chicago Cubs lost 2-1 in 10 innings.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates changed their lineup ahead of their next game vs. the Chicago Cubs, who bring in a left-handed pitcher. Cubs will have left-
Pittsburgh Pirates (28-42, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (42-27, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Paul Skenes (4-6, 1.88 ERA, 0.83 WHIP,