The set-up: The Cubs are rolling after a lacklustre start and with a chance to complete the sweep, I expect them to get the job done with what I believe to be the superior starter on the hill in this particular matchup. The visitors go with veteran Cole Hamels, while the Fish hand the ball to Sandy Alcantara.

The pitchers: Hamels (2-0, 3.79 ERA) has given up just three runs over his last 14 innings of work. After a shaky opener, Hamels is "locked in" now and I don't see any reason not to believe that he can't carry that momentum over here.

Alcantara (1-1, 4.24) looked good in his opener, but since then he's allowed 15 hits, seven walks and eight runs over nine frames of work.

The pick: Chicago's offense is rolling. The Marlins can't hit anything right now. After a poor first start, Hamels is playing at an elite level right now, while his counterpart is clearly trending in the other direction. All things considered, I feel this line could/should easily be a lot larger.

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