The Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks will play the middle game of their 3-game set this afternoon at Wrigley. The Cubs took game one last night, 6-5, and are smoking hot. They have now won 3 straight, 9 in a row on the north side, and 13 of their last 16 overall. Chicago is expected to give the nod to Shota Imanaga and he has great numbers. The southpaw is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA and a WHIP of just 0.87. Right-hander Ryne Nelson is expected on the hill for the D-backs and he has been getting lit up. Nelson is 1-2 with a 7.71 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP which is not good. The Cubs have the edge in runs scored, runs allowed, run differential, batting average, hits, homers, and are the side to consider.
TODAY’S PICK: CHICAGO CUBS