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(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Cincinnati, 04/23/2016 3:10 PM, Score: 5 - 13
Money Line: -152.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago is crushing opposing pitchers so far, and the Cubs are on top in the NL Central after a hot 13-4 start to the season. They've out-scored the Reds 24-1 in the first two games of this series in Cincinnati, and there's no reason to expect that to change here tonight.

John Lackey will toe the slab for the Cubs, and he's coming off a real gem. Lackey (3-0, 3.66 ERA) tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out 11 while surrendering just four hits in a win in St, Louis his last time out. He faced the Reds five times last year, and pitched pretty well posting a 2.91 ERA in those games.

The Reds hand the ball to Dan Straily, who has had troubles finding a spot in a major league rotation. Straily (0-0, 2.70 ERA) has been working primarily out of the bullpen, but will be making his second start of the season. He's facing a Cubs lineup that leads the major leagues in runs scored.

The Reds bullpen owns the highest ERA in the majors (6.89), while the Cubs rank 3rd overall with an ERA by reliever of 1.91.

Take CHC.

GL,

Jesse Schule