San Diego at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET
Cubs over Padres- The Cubs to the surprise of many are atop the NL Central and have won six straight series with their win over the Padres yesterday. San Diego has lost three straight for the first time since April 21 and also lost Fernando Tatis, Jr. who as injured Tuesday. The Pods will start Dinelson Lamet (1-0, 2.57 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA against the Bubs in just two appearances while Chicago will start Adbert Alzolay (3-4, 3.81) who has worked at least five innings in eight of his nine starts. The Cubs have won 11 of the last 16 meetings including 4-1 at Wrigley Field. As manger David Ross said 'we are playing our best baseball of the season' and I will back them here. Take CUBS!