The Pittsburgh Pirates are in desperate need of a win after losing three of their last four games. The Pirates have put rums on the board during that stretch having scored 11 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their first seven games. The Pirates will send Mitch Keller to the mound for today's start. This season he is, 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and two strikeouts. In his career against the Cubs, 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs look one of the teams to beat in the National League. They have won four of their last five games. The Cubs have been putting up a ton of runs, scoring 21 runs in their last three games, and six or more runs in five straight games. Tyler Chatwood will look to have another impressive outing when he makes the start today. This season he is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and eight strikeouts this season. In his career against the Pirates, he is 0-2 with a 3.54 ERA and 19 strikeouts.

Both teams are starting to play like the teams we thought they were coming into the season. The Cubs are a much better team offensively and Chatwood is coming off a great first start. I look for the Cubs bats to get the job done in a big way.

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