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Chicago vs. Boston (Cubs ML)
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Boston,
Money Line: -111.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -111.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
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The Cubs just completed a seven-game homestand, where they have enjoyed playing (10-3 SU at home) this season. They haven't been quite as dominant on the road, compiling a 6-6 SU record, but they have won four of their last five away games (prior to Friday night's contest). The Red Sox returned home on Friday following a six-game road trip, but they haven't been impressive at Fenway Park in 2024 (3-7 SU). What will give on Saturday in this interleague clash between historic ballclubs?
I'll side with the better team tomorrow at Fenway Park. The visitors are playing better baseball and should come out on top in this battle of relievers. Heading into action on Friday, the Cubs bullpen had held their opponents to one total run in the previous three games. Wesneski has been nearly unhittable, while Brown has been lights out since his season debut. He should rack up a few strikeouts against the Sox, who average 10.04 Ks per game, second-most in MLB.
Winckowski isn't an ideal opener for the Sox. In his last six appearances, he has allowed 14 runs on 18 hits in just 11.0 combined innings. He has only fanned one batter in each of his last three outings (5.1 IP), too. The Cubs (5.32 runs/game) rank 7th in OBP and 9th in total bases per game, plus they're 6th in both homers and RBI. They're simply more reliable, even on the road.
The Cubs just completed a seven-game homestand, where they have enjoyed playing (10-3 SU at home) this season. They haven't been quite as dominant on the road, compiling a 6-6 SU record, but they have won four of their last five away games (prior to Friday night's contest). The Red Sox returned home on Friday following a six-game road trip, but they haven't been impressive at Fenway Park in 2024 (3-7 SU). What will give on Saturday in this interleague clash between historic ballclubs?
I'll side with the better team tomorrow at Fenway Park. The visitors are playing better baseball and should come out on top in this battle of relievers. Heading into action on Friday, the Cubs bullpen had held their opponents to one total run in the previous three games. Wesneski has been nearly unhittable, while Brown has been lights out since his season debut. He should rack up a few strikeouts against the Sox, who average 10.04 Ks per game, second-most in MLB.
Winckowski isn't an ideal opener for the Sox. In his last six appearances, he has allowed 14 runs on 18 hits in just 11.0 combined innings. He has only fanned one batter in each of his last three outings (5.1 IP), too. The Cubs (5.32 runs/game) rank 7th in OBP and 9th in total bases per game, plus they're 6th in both homers and RBI. They're simply more reliable, even on the road.
