GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB)
(MLB) Cincinnati vs. Chi Cubs, 07/26/2021 8:05 PM, Score: 5 - 6
Money Line: -127.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Win
I'm playing on CHICAGO. Both these teams are chasing the Brewers. It doesn't look good for either team at the moment but things are even more desperate for the Cubs. They're the team which comes in with some positive momentum though. They beat up on the Dbax Sunday afternoon while the Reds are off a deflating loss to the Cards, the other team trying to catch Milwaukee. These same two starters opposed each other on July 4th, at Cincinnati. The Reds won 3-2. Not surprising, given that the Cubs are a terrible 19-33 on the road. They're far better (30-18) here at Wrigley though and I like them to carry the positive momentum in from yesterday's win. Hendricks has gone six or more innings in 13 straight starts. He allowed three or fewer earned runs in 12 of those 13 starts and four in the other. Over his last four starts, Hendricks has allowed 1, 2, 1 and 2 earned runs. Admittedly, Miley is also in excellent form. That said, while Hendricks hasn't given up a HR in four July starts, Miley gave up one last time out. It should also be mentioned that Cincy relievers have a combined ERA which is roughly two runs higher than the Chicago relievers. Cubs win.