8* play on Chicago Cubs.

After out-scoring the Reds 24-1 in the first two games of this series in Cincinnati, the Cubs lost Game 3 by a score of 13-5. These two teams wrap things up here on Sunday, and my money is on the Cubs in the series finale.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Jason Hammel will go for the Cubs, and he's been hot with a record of 2-0 and a 1.00 ERA so far. The right-hander allowed one run on five hits over six innings, striking out six in a 2-1 victory over the Cardinals in St. Louis in his last start. Prior to that he tossed six scoreless innings in a home win over the Reds.

2. Batter vs. Pitcher - Joey Votto is below the Mendoza line, batting just .197 so far this season. He hasn't had a lot of success against Hammel, batting .200 with six strikeouts in 25 career at bats.

3. X-Factor - Cincinnati owns the worst bullpen in the major leagues, ranking dead last in ERA by reliever.

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Cubs (8*)