Justin Steele is starting for the Cubs in this game and he is 0-0 with a 0.96 ERA this season. He has only made 2 starts this season but he has not allowed more than 1 earned run in either of those starts and he is also coming off of a very good season. Paul Skenes is starting for the Pirates in this game and he will be making his MLB debut in this game. He has been pitching very well in the minor leagues, but now he is getting his 1st MLB start against a very good offense and the Cubs are going to make sure to welcome him to the league by scoring some runs. Steele is also young but he is a proven starter from last year and this is a great game for the Cubs offense to beat up on this rookie pitcher and help get Steele his 1st win of the season here. The Cubs will win this game.