AFTERNNON DELIGHT
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Cincinnati, 08/14/2022 1:40 PM, Score: 5 - 8
Money Line: -145.00 Chi Cubs (Away)
Result: Loss
The Chicago Cubs have taken the first two games of their three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs will go for the sweep with Keegan Thompson on the mound. He is 9-5 this season with an ERA of 3.36. The Reds will counter with Justin Dunn on the mound. He is 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA. He has made only one start this season. Cincinnati is 0-4 in the last four and 1-4 in the last five against a right-handed starting pitcher. Chicago is 5-2 in the last seven and 4-1 in the last five against a right-handed starting pitcher. Chicago has won five of its last seven on the road against Cincinnati and the Cubs have won 9 of the last 13 overall against the Reds. The Reds have scored two runs or less in each game of their four-game losing streak. The Cubs have an advantage on the mound and have been better at the plate.

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