Game Details
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN, MLB.tv, Marquee Sports Network
Game Storylines
Cubs Aim to Win Series at Home
The Chicago Cubs are looking to clinch the three-game series after splitting the first two games. With a strong 34–20 home record, the Cubs have been dominant at Wrigley Field. They’ve gone 52–21 in games where they record 8+ hits, and their offense is led by Kyle Tucker (18 HR, 74 BB, 61 RBI) and Nico Hoerner, who’s batting .368 over his last 10 games.
Orioles Surging Despite Injuries
The Baltimore Orioles have won 7 of their last 10 games, boasting a .299 team batting average and a 3.34 ERA during that stretch. Despite a long list of injuries—including Ryan Mountcastle, Felix Bautista, and Grayson Rodriguez—the team has leaned on Gunnar Henderson (13 HR, 25 doubles) and Jordan Westburg, who’s hitting .333 with 2 HR in his last 10 games.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs | Colin Rea | 8–5, 4.25 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 75 K |
| Orioles | Brandon Young | 0–5, 6.63 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 34 K |
- Rea has allowed 14 home runs in 12 home starts, with a 4.33 ERA at Wrigley.
- Young is a ground-ball pitcher facing a Cubs lineup that ranks second in OPS vs ground-ball pitchers.
Team Comparison
| Category | Cubs | Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 64–46 | 51–60 |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 (.240 AVG, 4.55 ERA) | 7–3 (.299 AVG, 3.34 ERA) |
| Home/Road Record | 34–20 (Home) | 24–33 (Road) |
| Top Slugger | Kyle Tucker (18 HR) | Gunnar Henderson (13 HR) |
| Hot Hitter | Nico Hoerner (.368 last 10 games) | Jordan Westburg (.333 last 10 games) |
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 8
Chicago Cubs – 187
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 2, 2025
