Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates - May 1, 2025

Alright, folks! Buckle up because it’s about to get wild as the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates gear up for yet another exciting chapter in their storied rivalry at PNC Park. Nothing gets the blood pumping quite like watching these two teams battle it out on the diamond. I can already feel the tension and electricity in the air!

First off, let’s talk pitching. The Cubs are sending out Colin Rea, who has had a solid start to his season with a record of 1-0 and an impressive 4.2 ERA—not too shabby! He’s striking out hitters like a pro, with nearly 8 strikeouts per game. Now on the other side of the mound is Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh. He carries a win-loss record of 3-2 but has struggled a bit more with a higher ERA at around 4.1 this season. With both pitchers showing flashes of brilliance, you can’t help but wonder if they’ll rise to the occasion or fall under pressure.

Now let’s switch gears and dive into what we can expect offensively tonight because we all know that runs win games! The Cubs have been lighting up scoreboards this season, averaging over six runs per game—now that’s what I’m talking about! Their batting average is sitting at .254 with a hefty slugging percentage of over 76%. They really know how to get on base and turn those hits into runs.

Conversely, while Pittsburgh isn’t terrible at the plate, they’re lagging behind significantly compared to Chicago, managing only about 3.5 runs per game with an average below .220. Their hitting just hasn’t been consistent enough to keep pace with our beloved Cubs.

Let’s not forget that recently these two teams met where the Pirates edged out Chicago by just one run in a close match that ended 4-3 in favor of Pittsburgh. But let’s be honest: that was then, and this is now! The momentum clearly favors our Cubbies as they look to bounce back from recent setbacks.

As far as predictions go—call me biased (you know I am!), but I see our beloved Cubs breaking through tonight with some serious firepower. I’m putting my money on them clinching this victory against those pesky Pirates! Plus, I’m feeling optimistic that we’re going to see more than just seven total runs scored; it’s got “over” written all over it given how explosive our offense has been lately!

So grab your lucky jerseys, cheer loud, and get ready for an action-packed night of baseball because I have every faith that our Chicago Cubs will come away triumphant at PNC Park tonight! Let’s go Cubbies!!