The Dodgers are playing their 28th game in 28 days. They obviously have fatigue issues, which has affected their offense. The Dodgers also have a tired and overworked bullpen.

The Dodgers are sitting out several regulars - Yasmani Grandal, Joc Pederson and Adrian Gonzalez.

The Cubs have fresher legs and have the superior starting pitcher going in Jon Lester over Carlos Frias. Lester had a rocky start but now is pitching like the elite pitcher he is giving up two runs in his last two starts spanning 13 1/3 innings.