Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
July 26, 2026 · 1:35 PM ET · PNC Park
CHC 58-45
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PIT 53-51
Matchup Preview
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates renew their NL Central rivalry tonight, with the Pittsburgh Pirates sending Braxton Ashcraft to the mound behind a 3.95 ERA. The Chicago Cubs counter with Jameson Taillon, who has struggled this season.
Braxton Ashcraft's 10.1 K/9 gives the Pittsburgh Pirates a meaningful advantage on the mound, as his ability to generate swings and misses can limit the Chicago Cubs' lineup.
The Chicago Cubs have also won 6 of the last 10 meetings between these two teams.
SportsFBI's outlook favors the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight, driven primarily by Braxton Ashcraft's pitching advantage and Braxton Ashcraft's home/road splits. The Pittsburgh Pirates enter as the stronger overall matchup.
📊 Engine Edges
⚾ Starting Pitchers
📸 Team Snapshot
| CHC Away | PIT Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullpen FIP | 23.33 | 27.93 |
| Run Diff / 10G | +1.6 | +1.7 |
| Days Rest | 1 | 1 |
| Streak | 1 | -2 |
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