The Colorado Rockies (62-81) will visit the Chicago Cubs (61-82), Friday at 2:20 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
The favored Cubs (-135 on the moneyline) play at home against the Rockies (+115). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Marcus Stroman (3-7, 3.91 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Rockies will turn to German Marquez (8-10, 5.25 ERA).
The Cubs won their last game against the Mets Friday by a 6-3 score. P.J. Higgins went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI to lead them offensively. Drew Smyly picked up the win on the strength of five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out five.
The Rockies defeated the White Sox 3-0 Friday. Ryan McMahon went 2-for-5 with a double, and Kyle Freeland got the win, throwing 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on seven hits, while striking out five.