Chicago at Pittsburgh

Chicago is 30-37 on the road and plays its fifth straight away from home. The offense is 15th in runs scored and 18th in slugging. Justin Steele has gotten roughed up by Pittsburgh. In two starts this season, Steele has a 9.31 ERA versus the Pirates losing 10-9 and 5-4. The Cubs are also 1-5 when Steele is on the road against losing teams. Pittsburgh is on a 6-5 run and plays its sixth consecutive home contest. Jared Jones (3.56 ERA) has been very good, especially at home with a 2.17 ERA while holding visitors to a .203 average. The Pirates have won four in a row at home against Southpaws, so back the home dog. Play Pittsburgh.