Frequently Asked Questions
Why didn't Justin Steele start against Paul Skenes for the Cubs?
Justin Steele was scratched from his Tuesday start due to elbow discomfort. Kyle Hendricks took the mound instead for his second matchup with Skenes in a week.
How many runners did the Cubs leave on base in the early innings against Pittsburgh?
The Cubs left eight runners on base through the first three innings. They loaded the bases twice in the first two innings and put two men on in the third, but Paul Skenes worked out of all three jams with no runs allowed.
How far back are the Cubs in the Wild Card race after losing to the Pirates?
The Cubs are now 4.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot and three games behind the New York Mets. They lost ground when both the Braves and Mets won on the same night.
How did Kyle Hendricks perform in his start against the Pirates?
Hendricks pitched well, allowing just two runs on five hits over five innings while striking out five batters. The Cubs could not have asked for much more from The Professor on Tuesday night.
Who is starting for the Cubs in the series finale against Pittsburgh?
The Cubs will send Shōta Imanaga to the mound on Wednesday night to try to avoid being swept and generate new momentum.