The Cubs are 6-0 against the Pirates so far this year and have outscored them 48-14.
The Cubs also won five of their last six against the Pirates in 2022, winning three of four at PNC Park, so they have won six of their last seven in Pittsburgh. And since the most recent Cubs/Pirates series in June, the Cubs are 30-22, the Pirates 23-31.
For more on the Pirates, here’s Austin Bechtold, a writer for our SB Nation Pirates site Bucs Dugout.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have experienced an up-and-down 2023 season. Following a 20-8 start highlighted by solid pitching, clutch hitting, the return of Andrew McCutchen, and contract extensions for manager Derek Shelton and outfielder Bryan Reynolds, the Bucs are 37-62 since.