MLB Game Preview: Chicago Cubs (76-57) vs. San Francisco Giants (65-68)

Game Details

• Time: 3:45 PM ET
• Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
• Broadcast: NBCS-BA, MARQ, MLB Network

Chicago Cubs (76–57)

• Dropped the first two games of the series by a combined score of 17–5.
• Cubs are 6–8 in their last 14 road games and have been outscored by 3 runs over their last 10.
• Shota Imanaga takes the mound with a 3.03 ERA and 0.94 WHIP across 110 innings. He’s allowed just 2 ER in his last 7 IP vs. Milwaukee.

San Francisco Giants (65–68)

• Riding a 4-game win streak, including a 12–3 blowout win on Wednesday.
• Giants pitching has posted a 2.25 ERA during the streak.
• Logan Webb starts with a 3.13 ERA and 180 strikeouts in 166.2 IP. He’s allowed just 1 ER over his last two starts and owns a 2.60 ERA at home over the past three seasons.

Pitching Matchup

Both starters are in excellent form, setting the stage for a potential pitchers’ duel.

Betting Odds & Insights

Trends:

• Giants are 7–2 in their last 9 vs. Cubs and have won 5 of their last 6 home games in the series.
• The Under has hit in 37 of San Francisco’s last 62 home games.

Players to Watch

Chicago Cubs

• Pete Crow-Armstrong: 28 HR, 82 RBI, 31 SB
• Kyle Tucker: .262 AVG, 21 HR, 83 R, 69 RBI
• Seiya Suzuki: 87 RBI, 3-game hit streak

San Francisco Giants

• Rafael Devers: 27 HR, 89 RBI, .258 AVG
• Jung Hoo Lee: .259 AVG, 29 doubles, 10 triples
• Heliot Ramos: Team-best .264 AVG