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Cubs play the Phillies on home winning streak
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs, currently on a five-game home winning streak, will face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. The Cubs are second in the NL Central, while the Phillies are fourth in the NL East.
Key points
- Cubs on a five-game home winning streak
- Cubs record is 13-9, Phillies are 8-14
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT
- Starting pitchers are Shota Imanaga and Jesus Luzardo
- Betting line favors Cubs at -120
Chicago CubsPhiladelphia PhilliesShota ImanagaJesus Luzardo
Philadelphia Phillies (8-14, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-9, second in the NL Central)
Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (1-3, 7.94 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (1-1, 2.45 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
LINE: Cubs -120, Phillies +100; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chicago has an 8-5 record in home games and a 13-9 record overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .342 on-base percentage, the third-best percentage in the majors.
Philadelphia has a 3-4 record on the road and an 8-14 record overall. The Phillies have a 5-2 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
The matchup Tuesday is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Cubs hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ leads the Cubs with six home runs while slugging .526. Nico Hoerner is 14 for 45 with a double, two home runs and 12 RBIs over the last 10 games.
Justin Crawford leads the Phillies with a .283 batting average, and has five doubles, a triple, seven walks and two RBIs. Bryce Harper is 12 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .283 batting average, 3.52 ERA, outscored opponents by 22 runs
Phillies: 2-8, .221 batting average, 5.46 ERA, outscored by 27 runs
INJURIES: Cubs: Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow), Matthew Boyd: 15-Day IL (biceps), Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (knee), : 15-Day IL (finger), : 60-Day IL (elbow), Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee), : 15-Day IL (forearm), : 15-Day IL (oblique), : 15-Day IL (tricep), : 60-Day IL (forearm)
Q&A
What is the current record of the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies?
The Chicago Cubs have a record of 13-9, while the Philadelphia Phillies are at 8-14.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Cubs vs. Phillies game?
The starting pitcher for the Cubs is Shota Imanaga, and for the Phillies, it is Jesus Luzardo.
What is the betting line for the Cubs vs. Phillies game?
The betting line is Cubs -120 and Phillies +100, with an over/under of 8.5 runs.
