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Pirates Sail Past Cubs in Series Opener
16 Aug
Summary
- Pirates take 1-0 lead in series against Cubs
- Burrows (1-4, 4.66 ERA) faces Imanaga (8-5, 3.19 ERA)
- Cubs have 30-10 record when not allowing home runs
As of August 16th, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates have taken a 1-0 lead in their series against the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates, who currently sit fifth in the NL Central with a 52-71 record, will look to build on their advantage when they face the second-place Cubs (68-53) on Saturday.
In the series opener, the Pirates sent Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.66 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs countered with Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.19 ERA). The Pirates were able to secure the victory, putting them in a strong position heading into the next game of the series.
The Cubs have been a formidable team at home this season, boasting a 36-23 record. They have also been particularly successful when they do not allow a home run, with a 30-10 record in such games. Conversely, the Pirates have found success on the road, posting an 18-42 record away from home, and have a 36-21 record in games where they have not given up a home run.
The series between these NL Central rivals continues to be closely contested, with the Cubs leading the season series 5-3 prior to this latest matchup.
