Friday night for the Pirates showcased a inter-division match up against the rival Chicago Cubs. Going into Friday night, the Pirates held a record of 50-70 and the Cubs held a record of 64-57. To start the weekend series, the Pirates sent Joe Musgrove to the mound to face Kyle Hendricks of Chicago.
Hendricks is a formidable opponent…but only when he is pitching at home and not against the Pirates. Hendricks owns a 3.48 ERA on the year, but has a 5.16 ERA on the road and hasn’t recorded a win against the Pirates in his last five starts.