The morale in the Chicago Cubs camp must be at zero after dropping eight in a row and getting eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday. The Pittsburgh Pirates on the other hand was never even in the playoff picture, but that has not stopped them from playing spoiler for their division rival down the stretch.

Pittsburgh righty Joe Musgrove (10-12, 4.49 ERA) has posted a 1.08 ERA with 19 Ks over 16-plus innings in three starts against the Cubbies this season. Chicago left-hander Jose Quintana (13-8, 4.55 ERA) was smacked around for five runs on eight hits when he took on Pittsburgh on September 15. Over his last six starts overall, Quintana has an 8.49 ERA with at least four runs allowed in five of those outings.

Pirates are 4-0 in Musgroves last 4 home starts against the Cubs and they've won eight of the last 11 meetings at PNC Park.

Free pick on Pittsburgh Pirates.

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