We have a pair of lefty starters going here - Brett Anderson versus Jon Lester.

Anderson has been solid on the road while Lester usually is tough at Wrigley Field.

Oakland, though, is 19-8 this season versus southpaw starters, including winning five of its past six away games against them.

Anderson's road numbers are a very respectable 5-2 record with a 3.49 ERA. He has limited 11 of his last 13 opponents to three earned runs or fewer. The A's have won Anderson's last six away outings.

The Cubs hold a losing mark going against lefthanders. They also have a cluster injury situation in their bullpen and are without a closer. Chicago is minus injured catcher Wilson Contreras, too.