The Chicago Cubs have come out strong from the All Star break, holding the Texas Rangers to just one run through two victories to start the second half of the season. I think the Rangers can record an upset Sunday afternoon though to deny the Cubs to sweep the three-game set.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Cubs hand the ball to John Lackey (7-5, 3.70) who is without a winning decision in his last six starts with a swollen 6.23 ERA during that stretch. He might find it tough to turn it around when facing a club he's 14-15 with a 5.71 ERA in 40 career starts against. The Rangers counter with Cole Hamels (9-2, 3.21 ERA). The left-hander has been knocked around for a total of 10 runs in 8 1/3 innings in his two starts this month. He was 4-0 with a 1.51 ERA in June though and Hamels is 4-1 with a 2.00 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs.

2. Situational - The Rangers are 13-3 in their last 16 after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game so odds are their bats will come alive after scoring just one so far in this series.

3. X-Factor - Hamels threw a no-hitter on July 25, 2015 in his last visit to Wrigley Field.

Selection: This is a play on the Texas Rangers (10*)