The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series with the San Diego Padres tonight at PNC Park. First pitch is 7:05pm. Pre-game on WISR is 6:40pm. Joe Musgrove will start for the Bucs.
The Chicago Cubs have taken a 1-1/2 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. The Cubs defeated the New York Mets 7-4 last night. Milwaukee lost to Cincinnati 7-1. The Brewers have now lost four games in a row. Cincinnati has won five games in a row. The Reds are 5-1/2 behind the Cubs.
The Pirates are 33-40 overall and begin the night 7-1/2 behind Chicago.