Cubs bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Rangers

TL;DR

The Chicago Cubs are on a three-game road win streak as they face the Texas Rangers in Arlington. The matchup features Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera against Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter.

Key points

Cubs on a three-game road win streak
Cubs lead the NL Central
Rangers are third in the AL West
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera has a 3.27 ERA
Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter has a 5.45 ERA

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Chicago Cubs (27-12, first in the NL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (17-21, third in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Edward Cabrera (3-0, 3.27 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Rangers: Jack Leiter (1-3, 5.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)

LINE: Cubs -131, Rangers +109; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Texas Rangers trying to continue a three-game road winning streak.

Texas has gone 7-9 in home games and 17-21 overall. The Rangers are 6-3 in games when they hit two or more home runs.

Chicago is 27-12 overall and 9-7 on the road. Cubs hitters have a collective .354 on-base percentage, the top percentage in MLB play.

Saturday's game is the second time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Jung has 12 doubles and four home runs for the Rangers. Ezequiel Duran is 11 for 30 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games.

Nico Hoerner has 11 doubles and four home runs for the Cubs. Michael Busch is 11 for 33 with four doubles, a triple and a home run over the past 10 games.

Q&A

What is the current record of the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers?

The Chicago Cubs have a record of 27-12, while the Texas Rangers are 17-21.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Cubs vs. Rangers game?

Edward Cabrera will start for the Cubs, and Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers.

What time does the Cubs vs. Rangers game start?

The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. EDT.