The Cubs took Game one over their hated rivals, the Cardinals, 11-3. Matthew Liberatore will look to even the series for the Cards, while the Cubs counter with Drew Pomeranz on the mound. Liberatore is 6-6 with a 3.70 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 92.1 innings. He has faced the Cubs once this season, allowing two runs in seven innings. Pomeranz has made 26 appearances with two starts. He is 2-1 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP. He has faced the Cardinals twice this season out of the bullpen as he is 0-0 in 2.0 innings and gave up zero runs on one hit. The Cardinals are 15th in team OPS while the Cubs are fourth. This could come down to the bullpens, where the Cubs have an edge, St. Louis is 13th with a 3.80 reliever ERA while Chicago is second with a 3.22 bullpen ERA. The Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 games against the Cardinals. This is more of an opener for the Cubs and the Cardinals have the better starter on the mound. The Cubs bullpen has been lights out so opener or not, I am on the Cubbies.

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