Lineup not yet announced. Typically posted 2–3 hours before first pitch.
Starting pitcher: Shota Imanaga is the Chicago Cubs probable starting pitcher today vs the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Record: 58-45. Division rank: 2. Games back: 6.0.