The Chicago Cubs (22-16) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21). The matchup begins at 6:40 PM ET at PNC Park.
The Pirates will give the ball to Jared Jones (2-3, 2.63 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Javier Assad (3-0, 1.66 ERA).
Pirates vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Jones – PIT (2-3, 2.63 ERA) vs Assad – CHC (3-0, 1.66 ERA)
Pirates vs. Cubs Odds
Pirates to win: -134
Cubs to win: +113
Spread: Pirates -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Pirates vs. Cubs Pitcher Performance
Jones |
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Assad |
7 |
GS |
7 |
2-3 |
W-L |
3-0 |
2.63 |
ERA |
1.66 |
41 |
IP |
38 |
5 |
BB |
12 |
52 |
SO |
31 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones
Jones (2-3) gets the starting nod for the Pirates in his eighth start of the season. He’s put together a 2.63 ERA in 41 2/3 innings pitched, with 52 strikeouts.
The righty’s last appearance came on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, when he went seven scoreless innings while allowing just one hit.
The 22-year-old has an ERA of 2.63, with 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opposing hitters have a .184 batting average against him.
Jones has four quality starts under his belt this year.
Jones is aiming for his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 frames per appearance on the hill.
In two of his seven total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
The Cubs’ Assad (3-0) will make his eighth start of the season.
The right-hander allowed four hits in six scoreless innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The 26-year-old has pitched to a 1.66 ERA this season with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across seven games.
He has started seven games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
Assad will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
He has made seven appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
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