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It’s the 101-57 Chicago Cubs versus the 78-80 Pittsburgh Pirates in the 4th game of a four game set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania tonight. The first pitch at PNC Park is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.
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In the 3rd game of this series yesterday the Pirates beat the Cubs 8-4. In the game the Pirates only gave up four hits to the Cubs and Pittsburgh’s John Jaso hit for the cycle.
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The Cubs had their three game win streak snapped with their loss to the Pirates yesterday. They have already wrapped up the NL Central and they rank 3rd in the Majors in runs scored and 1st in team ERA. Chicago has the most wins in baseball and they will have home field advantage in the NL playoffs.
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The Pirates had lost four straight before their win over the Cubs yesterday. They are out of the playoff race and they rank 14th in runs scored and 16th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<strong>Chicago:</strong> Rob Zastryzny (1-0, 1.46 ERA)
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<strong>Pittsburgh:</strong> Ivan Nova (12-8, 4.37 ERA)
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Rob Zastryzny goes for the Cubs tonight and he will be making his first Major League start. He has been used out of the bullpen this season with seven relief appearances. Zastryzny had not given up an earned run in two appearances before giving up one in one inning of work in his last outing. He pitched one inning of relief this season against the Pirates giving up one earned run on two hits in a 8-7 Chicago win.
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Ivan Nova gets the starting nod for the Pirates and in his last outing he was lit up for five earned runs in only four innings in a 6-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Pittsburgh has lost his last two starts and in that span he has lasted seven innings and has given up nine earned runs. Since coming over from the New York Yankees Nova is 5-2 with an ERA of 3.49. He was 5-0 with a 2.41 ERA in his first eight starts for Pittsburgh before struggling in his last two starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 games against the Pirates.
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The Cubs are 10-3 in their last 13 games against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
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In the last 4 games between these teams the total has gone Over every time.
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In the last 27 games between these teams in Pittsburgh the Over record is 19-7-1.
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This season the Pirates are 38-42 at home and the Cubs are 44-33 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
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<strong>Chicago Cubs:</strong> 101-57 SU / O/U 72-78 / Run Line W/L 84-74
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<strong>Pittsburgh Pirates: </strong>78-80 SU / O/U 88-66 / Run Line W/L 73-85
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Chicago at Pittsburgh Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHI is 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
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CHI is 42-17 in their last 59 overall.
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CHI has an Over record of 4-1 in their last 5 games.
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PITT is 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
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PITT is 7-19 in their last 26 home games.
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PITT has an Over record of 4-0 in their last 4 games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<strong>CUBS</strong>
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[LF] 09/28/2016 - Jorge Soler out indefinitely ( Side )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Dallas Beeler 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Aaron Brooks 60-day DL (3/25) ( Hip )
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[3B] 04/04/2016 - Christian Villanueva 15-day DL (3/25) ( Fibula )
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[C] 04/08/2016 - Kyle Schwarber 60-day DL (4/8); out for season ( Knee )
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[P] 03/31/2016 - Zac Rosscup 60-day DL (2/25) ( Shoulder )
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<strong>PIRATES</strong>
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[2B] 09/12/2016 - Josh Harrison 60-day DL (9/10), out for season ( Groin )
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[LF] 09/28/2016 - Starling Marte out indefinitely ( Back )
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[RF] 09/28/2016 - Gregory Polanco "?" Thursday vs. Chicago Cubs ( Neck )
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[P] 09/25/2016 - AJ Schugel 60-day DL (9/23) ( Shoulder )
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[C] 09/14/2016 - Chris Stewart 60-day DL (9/13) ( Knee )
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[C] 09/14/2016 - Elias Diaz 60-day DL (9/13), out for season ( Knee )
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[P] 09/14/2016 - Gerrit Cole 60-day DL (9/13), out for season ( Elbow )
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