The Chicago Cubs opens a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs were able to take their series against the Tigers but did drop a game. They are in a battle for the division and Wild Card and can't afford to lose games to inferior teams. The Cubs are within 3 ½ games of first place in the National League Central. Justin Steele is an impressive 14-3 this season with a 2.80 ERA. Mitch Keller will go for the Pirates. He is 10-8 with a 4.22 ERA. Chicago has won five of its last seven overall, while Pittsburgh has lost 14 of its last 20 when facing a team from the National League Central. Steele is tied for the major league lead in wins and 2nd in ERA. Chicago has won his last six starts. Pittsburgh has lost five of the last seven games started by Mitch Keller. Chicago is the better team with something to play for.

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