The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for a big three-game series with the Chicago White Sox on the road.

Pittsburgh is still alive in the wild-card race in the National League, giving some thought to a late-season run. But the Pirates will need a lot of help to get into the dance.

The Pirates took two of three games from the Los Angeles Angels in their last series, stacking some wins. But against Chicago, the Pirates will need to be on their A-game to take the matchup.

As for Chicago, they come in sitting in first place within the American League Central. The White Sox took two of three games from the Minnesota twins in their last series.

Tuesday, September 8: RHP Bubba Chandler vs RHP Sean Burke

Chandler will open the series for the Pirates, holding a 4.30 ERA over 27 appearances (26 starts) this year. In his last start, Chandler allowed three runs on five hits, going five innings against the San Francisco Giants.

The hard-throwing right-hander can be electric on the mound, but he has been prone to giving up too many walks in games.

Burke takes the ball for Chicago, owning a 3.20 ERA over 28 appearances (24 starts) this season.

Wednesday, September 9: TBD vs RHP Davis Martin

The Pirates haven't announced who will be starting for them on Wednesday. But Lake Bachar could be used as an opener, putting his 3.59 ERA on the line.

He went 2.1 innings against the Giants in his last outing, walking two and striking out three batters.

For the White Sox, Martin takes the mound, holding a 4.13 ERA over 25 starts this year.

Thursday, September 10: RHP Jared Jones vs TBD

Jones will get the ball in the finale, looking to have another string out. In his last start against the Angels, the right-hander went six shutout innings, allowing three hits, while striking out nine.

For the season, Jones has a 4.46 over 17 starts. His year has been a little up-and-down, but the Pirates remain high on his overall upside.

The White Sox have not announced who will be starting for them in this game.

Tuesday's opener will take place at 4:40 p.m. PT/7:40 p.m. ET from Rate Field. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network, and in the MLB app.

Wednesday's game will take place at 4:40 p.m. PT/7:40 p.m. ET from Rate Field. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network, and in the MLB app.

Thursday's finale will take place at 4:40 p.m. PT/7:40 p.m. ET from Rate Field. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network, and in the MLB app.