Christopher Morel and the Chicago Cubs (23-16) will match up against Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-22) at PNC Park on Saturday, May 11. First pitch is set for 4:05 PM ET.
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Cubs vs. Pirates Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV: MARQ
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- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PNC Park
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Pitching Matchup
Cubs: Justin Steele
- Justin Steele (0-0) makes the start for the Cubs, his third of the season.
- In his most recent appearance on Monday, the left-hander threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres while surrendering three hits.
- In two appearances this season, he has a 0.96 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are batting .188 against him.
Pirates: Paul Skenes
- Paul Skenes will take the mound to start for the Pirates, his first this season.
- The righty will make his MLB debut at 21 years old.
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Team Comparison
Cubs | Pirates | |
---|---|---|
4.6 | Runs Scored (PG) | 3.5 |
4.2 | Runs Allowed (PG) | 4.2 |
.237 | Batting AVG | .220 |
.235 | Batting AVG Against | .234 |
41 | Home Runs | 27 |
32 | Home Runs Allowed | 42 |
Cubs Offensive Leaders
- Morel is batting .217 this year, with a .304 on-base percentage and a .428 slugging percentage. He has eight home runs and 25 RBI, plus 21 runs scored and four steals on five attempts. His strikeout rate is 22.2%, and his walk rate is 11.4%.
- In 2024, Nico Hoerner is batting .270, with a .722 OPS (.343 on-base, .378 slugging). He has one home run and 10 RBI, plus 22 runs scored and four steals on six attempts. His strikeout rate is 9%, and his walk rate is 7.8%.
- Mike Tauchman is batting .271, with three home runs and 10 RBI, plus 23 runs scored and two steals on three attempts. He has a .409 on-base percentage and a .430 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 18.2%, and his walk rate is 17.4%.
- The Cubs' Cody Bellinger is batting .268, with a .345 on-base percentage and a .536 slugging percentage. He has seven home runs and 19 RBI, plus 13 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 15.5%, and his walk rate is 10%.
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Pirates Offensive Leaders
- Reynolds is batting .240/.341/.387 this year with four home runs, 17 RBI and 15 runs, with two stolen bases on two attempts. He's fanning 20.2% of the time and walking at a 13.3% clip.
- In 124 plate appearances this year, Connor Joe is batting .288/.363/.450 with three home runs, 15 RBI and 19 runs, with two stolen bases on two attempts. He's striking out at an 18.5% clip and walking 9.7% of the time.
- So far this season, Ke'Bryan Hayes has blasted one bomb, driven in 11 runs, and scored 15 times while hitting .240/.322/.318 in 149 plate appearances. His K rate is 16.1%, and his walk rate sits at 10.1%.
- At the dish, Edward Olivares is batting .222/.284/.395 with four homers, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored. He's fanning 18.2% of the time and walking at a 6.8% rate.
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