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Cubs open 3-game series with the Diamondbacks
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series starting Friday at 2:20 p.m. EDT. Zac Gallen will pitch for the Diamondbacks, while Colin Rea takes the mound for the Cubs.
Key points
- Cubs and Diamondbacks are opening a three-game series
- Game starts Friday at 2:20 p.m. EDT
- Zac Gallen and Colin Rea are the starting pitchers
- Cubs are 19-12, Diamondbacks are 16-14
- Cubs favored at -140, over/under is 7 runs
Chicago CubsArizona DiamondbacksZac GallenColin Rea
Arizona Diamondbacks (16-14, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (19-12, second in the NL Central)
Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (3-1, 4.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
LINE: Cubs -140, Diamondbacks +118; over/under is 7 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday to open a three-game series.
Chicago has gone 11-5 in home games and 19-12 overall. The Cubs are 16-5 in games when they record eight or more hits.
Arizona has gone 7-8 in road games and 16-14 overall. The Diamondbacks are 10-5 in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has four home runs, 13 walks and 26 RBIs while hitting .291 for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 14 for 37 with five home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Nolan Arenado has two doubles and five home runs for the Diamondbacks. Ildemaro Vargas is 15 for 40 with a double, a triple and four home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .281 batting average, 4.91 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs
Q&A
What are the pitching matchups for the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks series?
Zac Gallen will pitch for the Diamondbacks, and Colin Rea will start for the Cubs.
What is the current record of the Cubs and Diamondbacks?
The Cubs have a record of 19-12, while the Diamondbacks are 16-14.
What time does the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks game start?
The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 p.m. EDT on Friday.