Pittsburgh at Chicago

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still being treated like they are a good team. Similar to last year, a 51-44 start took them to 90 losses this team has completely folded down the stretch. The Pirates were once atop the NL Central and have taken a nose dive, losing seven straight games. They are also a dismal 5-17 over their last 22. They have in fact lost four straight to the Cubs as well - all in the last week. They have not even been competitive, losing by a combined score of 38-18 in the seven-game skid. The Cubs have now won six of their last seven and have claimed victory in each of their last five as a dog. The Pirates are now 71-153 in their last 224 on the road vs. a right-handed pitcher, while the Cubs a perfect 7-0 in their last seven vs. a lefty. Play on the Cubs.