The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park tonight to determine who plays the St. Louis Cardinals. I’m siding with the home dog here. Two studs are on the bump tonight – Arrieta for the Cubs and Cole for the Bucs. The Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 road playoff games. The Pirates are 23-5 in Cole’s last 28 home starts and 53-28 at home this year overall. In Cole’s last 9 starts against the Cubs, the Pirates are 8-1. The home crowd should be a factor for McCutchin and company tonight.
Tonight’s pick:
Pittsburgh Pirates