This is an 8* on the CUBS

From June 25th until July 6th, the Cubs lost 11 straight games. That losing streak really took them out of the NL Central race. They are now looking at a nine game deficit to make up in the division and it’s just as large if they want to make the playoffs as a Wild Card. Too bad that they can’t play Arizona every day then. Since ending that 11-game losing streak, the Cubs have won six times. Three of those wins were versus the Diamondbacks. Last night they won 8-3, a game they homered three times and led 7-0 when starter Zach Davies exited. In case you needed to be reminded, Arizona is a horrible baseball team. At 30-69, they have the worst overall record. They’ve also been outscored by 150 runs. The road has seen them go 11-39 and lose 31 of their last 33 games! We’ve got to play against them at this price. Especially with it being a day game, a situation that Arizona is 10-23 this year. The Cubs are used to day games. Starting today will be Alec Mills, who has a solid 3.45 ERA in six starts since becoming a regular part of the rotation. For Arizona, Merrill Kelly is probably their best starter. But even he has a 3-7 TSR away from home and a 5.33 ERA as well. The Cubs are 29-17 at home. How can we not? Play on CHICAGO

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