On Monday, a battle of NL Central rivals is on the docket, with the Chicago Cubs (1-2) visiting the Cincinnati Reds (2-1) at 6:40 PM ET.
The Reds are an underdog (+105 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Cubs (-124). The Cubs will start Drew Smyly versus the Reds and Connor Overton.
The Cubs lost 9-5 to the Brewers yesterday, with Jameson Taillon (four innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out two) on the line for the loss. Patrick Wisdom went 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI to lead the Cubs offensively in the defeat.
Yesterday, the Reds knocked off the Pirates 3-1. Graham Ashcraft was the winning pitcher after he went seven innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out six. TJ Friedl paced the Reds’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.