Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Lineup — Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates (2026-07-25). Shota Imanaga vs Paul Skenes at PNC Park.
Starters — Imanaga has a 3.91 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 115.0 innings with 8.53 K/9, 2.19 BB/9, and 1.72 HR/9. His last three starts were 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, 1 BB; 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB; and 4.2 IP, 2 ER, 8 K, 3 BB. The recent form points to a downward ERA trend, but the home run rate remains a betting concern. Skenes carries a 3.43 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 115.1 innings with 10.77 K/9, 2.03 BB/9, and 0.86 HR/9. His last three starts were 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K, 2 BB; 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB; and 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 1 BB. He also shows a downward trend, backed by elite strikeout ability and strong contact suppression.
Teams — Chicago enters with a .748 OPS, 523 runs scored, a 4.23 team ERA, and a 1.27 team WHIP. The Cubs are 6-4 over their last 10 games, and their profile suggests a solid but not overwhelming offense paired with a pitching staff that has been more stable in baserunner prevention than run prevention. Pittsburgh has a .760 OPS, 545 runs scored, a 4.23 team ERA, and a 1.30 team WHIP. The Pirates are also 6-4 in their last 10, with slightly better production at the plate than Chicago, though their staff has allowed a few more baserunners overall despite the identical ERA.