The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs face off in the series finale at Wrigley Field. The Cubs hold a 2-1 series lead, looking to secure the series win, while the Pirates aim to bounce back and even the series.
Game Details
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates: Searching for a Road Breakthrough
The Pirates (29-43) have struggled on the road, posting a 10-24 away record. Despite their struggles, Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen have been bright spots offensively.
Key Players to Watch (Pirates)
- Oneil Cruz – Leads the team with 13 home runs, ranking 23rd in MLB.
- Andrew McCutchen – Batting .258, with two home runs in his last 10 games.
- Bryan Reynolds – Provides offensive depth, leading the team with 39 RBIs.
- Paul Skenes (SP) – 4-6 record, 1.88 ERA, looking to dominate the Cubs lineup.
Pittsburgh has been strong when scoring five or more runs, posting a 12-3 record in such games.
Chicago Cubs: Home Dominance & Pitching Edge
The Cubs (43-28) secured a 3-2 victory in Game 2, powered by Seiya Suzuki’s clutch home run. Chicago has won four of their last six games, maintaining their second-place position in the NL Central.
Key Players to Watch (Cubs)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong – Leads the team with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs, ranking seventh in MLB.
- Nico Hoerner – Batting .288, with 16 doubles and a triple.
- Seiya Suzuki – Hit a home run in Game 2, now batting .318 over his last five games.
- Cade Horton (SP) – 3-1 record, 4.11 ERA, looking for his fourth win of the season.
Chicago has been dominant when out-hitting opponents, posting a 33-6 record in such games.
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates 7.5
Chicago Cubs – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 14, 2025
