Updated May. 18, 2024 9:22 p.m. ET
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Christopher Morel and the Chicago Cubs will play Connor Joe and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at Wrigley Field, at 2:20 PM ET.
Check out everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Pirates competition.
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Cubs vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Pirates 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 56%, Pirates 44%
Cubs vs. Pirates Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -203 | +169 | 1-0 CHC |
| 5/17/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 9-3 PIT |
| 5/16/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -125 | +105 | 5-4 PIT |
| 5/12/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -119 | +100 | 5-4 CHC |
| 5/11/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7 | -116 | -104 | 10-9 PIT |
| 5/10/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7 | -133 | +113 | 7-2 CHC |
| 9/21/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -176 | +149 | 8-6 PIT |
| 9/20/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -195 | +164 | 13-7 PIT |
| 9/19/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -168 | +142 | 14-1 CHC |
| 8/27/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -132 | +112 | 10-1 CHC |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.6 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 3.48 |
| K/9 | 9.7 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Morel has racked up a team-best nine home runs and 32 runs batted in.
- Of all hitters in the majors, Morel is 20th in home runs and 11th in RBI.
- Morel has collected a hit in two games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .167 with a double, a walk and five RBI.
- Nico ho*rner has a club-high .269 batting average.
- ho*rner is 209th in homers and 193rd in RBI among all batters in the majors.
- Cody Bellinger is batting .264 with six doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 15 walks.
- Mike Tauchman is hitting .257 with nine doubles, four home runs and 25 walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | @ Braves | L 7-0 | Jameson Taillon vs Chris Sale |
| May 15 | @ Braves | W 7-1 | Javier Assad vs Charlie Morton |
| May 16 | Pirates | L 5-4 | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| May 17 | Pirates | L 9-3 | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| May 18 | Pirates | W 1-0 | Shota Imanaga vs Bailey Falter |
| May 19 | Pirates | - | Jameson Taillon vs Mitch Keller |
| May 21 | Braves | - | Javier Assad vs Charlie Morton |
| May 22 | Braves | - | Justin Steele vs Max Fried |
| May 23 | Braves | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Bryce Elder |
| May 24 | @ Cardinals | - | Shota Imanaga vs Miles Mikolas |
| May 25 | @ Cardinals | - | Jameson Taillon vs Matthew Liberatore |
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Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 5.01 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
Pirates Player Insights
- The Pirates are led in runs batted in by Joe with a mark of 22, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .288.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Joe is 57th in homers and 62nd in RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds is hitting .254 with 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 24 walks.
- Reynolds is 77th among all hitters in MLB in homers, and 79th in RBI.
- Oneil Cruz has seven home runs, tops in the clubhouse.
- Andrew McCutchen is batting .208 with three doubles, six home runs and 19 walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | @ Brewers | L 4-3 | Quinn Priester vs Joe Ross |
| May 15 | @ Brewers | L 10-2 | Martín Pérez vs Robert Gasser |
| May 16 | @ Cubs | W 5-4 | Jared Jones vs Justin Steele |
| May 17 | @ Cubs | W 9-3 | Paul Skenes vs Kyle Hendricks |
| May 18 | @ Cubs | L 1-0 | Bailey Falter vs Shota Imanaga |
| May 19 | @ Cubs | - | Mitch Keller vs Jameson Taillon |
| May 21 | Giants | - | Martín Pérez vs Keaton Winn |
| May 22 | Giants | - | Jared Jones vs Logan Webb |
| May 23 | Giants | - | Paul Skenes vs Mason Black |
| May 24 | Braves | - | Bailey Falter vs Reynaldo López |
| May 25 | Braves | - | Mitch Keller vs Chris Sale |
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