ROGERS' NL CENTRAL GAME OF THE MONTH! 17-4 MLB!
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Cincinnati, 10/05/2022 4:10 PM, Score: 15 - 2
Money Line: -120.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Win
The Cubs have lost two straight to the Reds, after a 7 game win streak. Runs have been scarce in the series, just 6 total in the first 2 meetings. I played on Wednesday's pitchers successfully last week. Cubs' starter Sampson continued his stellar stretch run, pitching 7 strong innings of one run ball. His ERA is a very sharp 1.70 in his last 7 starts. I expect him to finish strongly and will remember him for next year.
Reds' starter Ashcraft lasted just 2+ innings against the Cubs, giving up 5 runs. His starts have been going in the wrong direction, allowing more runs in shorter starts.
Neither teams is hitting, with both averaging well under .200 lately. This may be the Cubs' opportunity to break out. They got to Ashcraft early and went on to their biggest win in some time, finishing 6-1. I expect a similar result on Wednesday. Take the Cubs to win.