Despite a 3-1 loss to the Reds, and the Cubs' 1-0 victory over the Brewers, the Pirates still control their own destiny in the fight for home-field advantage in the National League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser, to be played on Wednesday. With a win on Sunday, the Pirates will host the Wild Card Game. The Cubs can only earn home-field advantage in that game with a win and a Pirates loss, by virtue of winning the season series between the two teams.
Both teams will face rookie starting pitchers on Sunday. The Pirates will face Reds right-hander Josh Smith (0-3, 7.