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(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. San Diego,
Money Line: -200.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -200.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Cubs opened their six-game West Coast swing with three losses in LA to the Dodgers, surrendering their modest NL Central lead. The 25-24 Cubs are now in a virtual tie with the Cardinals, with both teams 1 1/2 games back of the division-leading Brewers. Chicago hopes to get back on track when they head to San Diego to begin a three-game series against the struggling Padres on Monday afternoon. The Padres salvaged a split of their six-game road trip with a 5-3 win over Washington on Sunday but at 19-33, they are entrenched in last-place in the NL West, 14 games back of the division-leading Rockies. The Padres rank 29th in runs scored (3.40 per) and 30th (dead-last) in team BA at .220. They come into Memorial Day having scored three or fewer runs in eight of their last 12 games.
The pitching matchup: Kyle Hendricks (4-2 & 3.25 ERA) takes the mound for Chicago and Jarred Cosart (0-1 & 4.50 ERA) for San Diego. Hendricks has put his early-season struggles behind him, with a 1.96 ERA over his last six starts. He has not allowed more than two ERs in any of those six outings, showing that his MLB-leading 2.13 ERA from last season was no fluke. Hendricks is 3-0 with a 1.56 ERA in five career starts against the Padres (Cubs are 4-1). Cosart will make his third start since coming off the disabled list. His first start was on May 18th when he allowed just one run over five innings of a no-decision against Milwaukee. However, he gave four runs in just 2 2/3 innings against the Mets his last time out (5/24), also allowing a season-high four walks. Cosart's only previous start against the Cubs was a loss in 2015 in which he was tagged for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings!!
The pick: Hendricks is in fine form and has to welcome the idea of facing the punch-less Padres, who rank near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories.The Padres are hitting .189 against Hendricks with less than a runner per inning reaching base over 34 2/3 innings in his five career starts against them, including Hendricks posting a 1.20 ERA and 0.73 WHIP over 15 innings here in San Diego. Anyone really want to back Cosart? Make the Cubs a 6* play.
The pitching matchup: Kyle Hendricks (4-2 & 3.25 ERA) takes the mound for Chicago and Jarred Cosart (0-1 & 4.50 ERA) for San Diego. Hendricks has put his early-season struggles behind him, with a 1.96 ERA over his last six starts. He has not allowed more than two ERs in any of those six outings, showing that his MLB-leading 2.13 ERA from last season was no fluke. Hendricks is 3-0 with a 1.56 ERA in five career starts against the Padres (Cubs are 4-1). Cosart will make his third start since coming off the disabled list. His first start was on May 18th when he allowed just one run over five innings of a no-decision against Milwaukee. However, he gave four runs in just 2 2/3 innings against the Mets his last time out (5/24), also allowing a season-high four walks. Cosart's only previous start against the Cubs was a loss in 2015 in which he was tagged for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings!!
The pick: Hendricks is in fine form and has to welcome the idea of facing the punch-less Padres, who rank near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories.The Padres are hitting .189 against Hendricks with less than a runner per inning reaching base over 34 2/3 innings in his five career starts against them, including Hendricks posting a 1.20 ERA and 0.73 WHIP over 15 innings here in San Diego. Anyone really want to back Cosart? Make the Cubs a 6* play.
