The Pirates have won both series so far on the current homestand, including taking two of three over the weekend against Houston, their old NL Central rival. Now they play a current division foe, one that's lost three of five.  Pittsburgh has revenge on its mind here after dropping two of three early in the season here at PNC Park.  Fortunately, they have Wandy Rodriguez on the mound for Tuesday's series opener.  The southpaw has won back to back starts, allowing only two runs over 13 innings. His ERA in four home starts thus far is a sparkling 1.35.

The Cubs come in averaging just 2.7 runs per game vs. lefties, batting .217.  They are not a good road team either, averaging only 2.9 runs while batting .218.  Pittsburgh is 15-9 at home.  Chicago will go with Matt Garza for the 1st time in 2013 Tuesday.  An injury to his right elbow caused him to miss almost the entire second half of 2012.  A lat injury has caused him to miss the first two months of this season.  He will be on a strict pitch count.  He'll also have to deal with Pittsburgh having Andrew McCutchen back in the lineup.  1* Pittsburgh.