Adbert Alzolay was great yesterday, David Bote had two hits, and what else are you gonna do?
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The Diaspora:
Yu Darvish struck out twelve and walked none over seven two-run innings. Kris Bryant had three hits and two walks in six plate appearances in Milwaukee.
Around the Division:
Christian Yelich was activated from the Covid IL yesterday, striking out in a pinch-hit appearance. Jack Flaherty says he’s going to make a start this week as the Cardinals play the Pirates. The Reds are within six, the Cardinals are ten and a half back.
Up Next:
Trying to avoid the sweep.
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Whom:
Cubs vs. Chicago (AL)
When:
6:09 PM Chicago Time
Where:
Wrigley Field
Weather:
Slight chance of rain, temperatures in the 80’s, wind blowing out to left at ten to fifteen miles per hour.
Starting Pitchers:
Zach Davies vs. Dylan Cease
The Opponent:
Cease was part of the José Quintana deal and has amassed 3.1 fWAR since the Cubs gave him up. He’s having a breakout season, with a 3.45 FIP, a 3.74 xERA, and already more than 110 innings pitched.
The Numbers:
The Cubs are +170 underdogs, the White Sox are at -185, that’s about a 35% implied win probability for the home team. The over/under’s at 10½.
Cubs News:
Justin Steele is expected to get a start this week as the Brewers come to town, with the Cubs reportedly shifting to a six-man rotation.
Cubs Thoughts:
See: Headline.
