The Cubs have lost 4 straight immediately after winning 4 straight. They are favored vs Cleveland on Friday, and are very good as a home favorite this year. They are, as usual, a perplexing team, but with left hander Steele on the mound, a win is certainly not out of the question. Steele has had a very solid year, and has looked sharp in his two games back from the IL. he has a 1.93 ERA in his last three starts and has been especially good at home this season. Chicago is getting great support from their bullpen, even outstripping the Guardians' relievers in recent action.

The Guardians will start righty Quantrill fresh off the IL himself. His season has been marred by significant injury and substandard pitching, so he is very much in a "show me" situation. In spite of Clevelands' recent hitting surge, the Cubs have the superior offense this season. Cleveland has been very poor in interleague match ups and has limited experience against Steele. I'll take the lefty and the sluggin' Cubs to win at home.