Pittsburgh at Chicago

The Chicago Cubs are home and going for the sweep. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a weak offensive team - #20 in runs scored, #25 in slugging and #30 in on-base percentage. The Pirates are 4-9 against a team with a winning record. The Pirates have managed only nine hits in the first two games at Wrigley Field. Chicago's bullpen has put together 12 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings dating to a 5-4 loss at Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Cubs have collected at least two doubles in eight consecutive games and are 5-1 as an underdog. The Cubs are also 12-5 against a team with a winning record and 13-3 in Kyle Hendricks' last 16 starts. Take the Cubs for the sweep.