The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks face off today at Wrigley Field in a pivotal series finale, with first pitch scheduled for:2 p.m. ET. The Cubs enter the game as favorites, holding a -12 moneyline edge and a -1.5 run line advantage over the Diamondbacks, who are listed at +10 underdogs. The over/under for the contest is set at.5 runs.
Chicago’s offense has been on fire, leading the majors with runs through games. Yesterday, the Cubs powered past Arizona 6-2, thanks to back-to-back home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch, and a multi-hit performance from Dansby Swanson. The bullpen was lights out, retiring straight Diamondbacks hitters at one point.
On the mound today, Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (1-1, 5.4 ERA) will face Diamondbacks righty Merrill Kelly (3-1, 5.5 ERA)6. Arizona will look to snap a two-game skid after a five-game win streak, while Chicago aims to keep its hot streak alive and maintain its lead in the NL Central.
Fans can catch the action on MARQ and ARID. For those tracking the Braves, they are also in action today, but all eyes in Chicago are on whether the Cubs can close out the series with another statement win.
Will the Cubs’ bats stay hot, or can the Diamondbacks bounce back? Stay tuned for live updates and postgame analysis.
