Pirates set to pitch Jones, Skenes, Ashcraft against Cubs this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on July 24-26, with a significant wild-card race on the line. Pittsburgh is starting Jared Jones, Paul Skenes, and Braxton Ashcraft, who are key to the team's pitching strategy. The Cubs, currently leading the NL wild card race, have struggled after a strong start this season, which included two 10-game winning streaks. Now 4.5 games ahead of Pittsburgh, Chicago aims to maintain its playoff position. This series is crucial for the Pirates as they attempt to close the gap in the standings.
- •Pirates return home after splitting their first two series post All-Star break.
- •Cubs entered the series with a 57-45 record in the NL Central.
- •Jared Jones, Paul Skenes, and Braxton Ashcraft are lined up to pitch for the Pirates.
- •Cubs' roster includes Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Jones, Skenes, Ashcraft: Pirates Star Pitchers Lined Up for Massive Series Against Cubs
"With the Cubs, the NL wild card leaders, coming to PNC Park, three of Pittsburgh's top pitchers will take the mound.
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