Chad Kuhl gets the start for the Pirates. On the season, he is 1-1 with a 2.52 ERA over 25 innings pitched. He has struck out 20 batters and walked 11. Over his last two starts, Kuhl has gone five and six innings respectively, allowing one run in each start. Earlier this year against the Cubs, Kuhl allowed one earned run in 1.1 innings of relief.
For the Cubs, Jon Lester takes the hill. Over 31.2 innings pitched this year, Lester is 2-1 with a 4.55 ERA. He has struck out 22 and walked five.