The N.L. Central play is on Chicago. Game 901 at 7:05 eastern. The Cubs have dominated the Pirates this season winning 8 of 9 and have Arrieta going who is 12-1 with a 1.31 era vs the Pirates and 8-1 on the road this season. Liriano for Pittsburgh has a 6.91 era in his last 3 starts and is 0-2 allowing 12 runs in 10 innings in 2 starts vs the Cubs this year. The Cubs are 24-5 on the road vs a division team that is behind then in the standings. Finally home dogs at +140 or higher with a total of 8 or less off a road dog loss scoring 2 or less runs vs an opponent that was a -200 or more home favorite are winless in database history. Play on the Cubs.