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Cubs look to keep home win streak going, host the Reds
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs, leading the NL Central, aim to extend their home win streak against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon faces Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott in this matchup.
Key points
- Cubs are first in the NL Central
- Reds are third in the NL Central
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT
- Cubs pitcher is Jameson Taillon
- Reds pitcher is Andrew Abbott
Chicago CubsCincinnati RedsJameson TaillonAndrew Abbott
Cincinnati Reds (20-15, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (23-12, first in the NL Central)
Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.97 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (2-1, 4.41 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
LINE: Cubs -164, Reds +137; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs will try to keep a 12-game home win streak going when they face the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago has gone 15-5 at home and 23-12 overall. The Cubs have the top team on-base percentage in the NL at .352.
Cincinnati has a 10-7 record on the road and a 20-15 record overall. The Reds have a 9-4 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Tuesday's game is the second time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has four home runs, 13 walks and 27 RBIs while hitting .299 for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 14 for 38 with a double, four home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.
Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 16 extra base hits (six doubles and 10 home runs). Nathaniel Lowe is 10 for 35 with two doubles, five home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .240 batting average, 5.07 ERA, even run differential
Q&A
What time do the Cubs play the Reds on Tuesday?
The Cubs host the Reds on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Cubs and Reds?
Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Cubs, while Andrew Abbott will pitch for the Reds.
What is the current record of the Cubs and Reds?
The Cubs have a record of 23-12, while the Reds are at 20-15.
