Cubs Face Fire Test Against Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Cubs are in a tight race for the NL Central, trailing the Pirates by just 4.5 games as they face a brutal three-game series against Pittsburgh’s elite pitching rotation. With their division lead down to seven games, every at-bat matters — especially against Jared Jones, whose 99 mph fastball and elite whiff rate make him a nightmare for hitters. On the mound for Chicago, Matthew Boyd is showing signs of his old form, going deep into games with improved command. Offensively, rookie Pedro Ramírez continues to deliver, batting over .300 and driving in runs — exactly the spark the Cubs need to stay alive in the standings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/822ff978f61059d2