The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs continue their four-game series at Wrigley Field, with the Cubs holding a 3-2 season series advantage. The Pirates secured a 2-1 extra-inning victory in Game 2, bouncing back after a 3-2 loss in the opener.
Game Details
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates: Looking to Build Momentum
The Pirates have won six of their last eight games, showing resilience despite their struggles on the road (10-23 away record). Paul Skenes delivered a five-inning shutout performance in Game 2, lowering his ERA to 1.78, while David Bednar secured his 10th save.
Key Players to Watch (Pirates)
- Oneil Cruz – Leads the team with 13 home runs and 30 RBIs.
- Henry Davis – Hit two home runs in his last 10 games.
- David Bednar – 10 saves, dominant in late-game situations.
- Mike Burrows (SP) – 1-1 record, 5.00 ERA, making his fifth start.
Pittsburgh’s offense ranks 27th in MLB in runs per game (3.91), but their bullpen has been a bright spot, posting a 3.50 ERA over the last 10 games.
Chicago Cubs: Home Dominance & Pitching Edge
The Cubs boast a 21-12 home record, winning 11 of their last 14 games at Wrigley Field. Seiya Suzuki has been a key contributor, hitting three home runs in his last 10 games, while Matthew Boyd has been dominant at home (5-0, 2.40 ERA at Wrigley).
Key Players to Watch (Cubs)
- Nico Hoerner – Batting .284, with 16 doubles and a triple.
- Seiya Suzuki – 12-for-41, with three home runs in his last 10 games.
- Matthew Boyd (SP) – 5-3 record, 2.89 ERA, making his 14th start.
Chicago’s offense ranks fourth in MLB in slugging percentage (.439), and their pitching staff has a 2.66 ERA over the last 10 games.
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates 7
Chicago Cubs – 239
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 13, 2025
