The Chicago Cubs (11-7) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-10), in the second game of a four-game series, Friday at 2:20 PM ET.
The Cubs are an underdog (+143 on the moneyline) when they square off against the Dodgers (-168). The Los Angeles Dodgers will hand the ball to Julio Urias (3-1, 1.90 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Drew Smyly (1-1, 4.70 ERA).
These clubs meet again following the Dodgers’ 6-2 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Caleb Ferguson (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registered the win for the Dodgers. James Outman went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI to lead the team on offense. Michael Fulmer (0.1 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Cubs.