On Monday, a battle of NL Central rivals is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (38-57) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-56) at 8:05 PM ET.
The favored Cubs (-141 moneyline odds to win) play at home against the Pirates (+120). The scheduled starters are Adrian Sampson (0-1) for the Chicago Cubs, and JT Brubaker (2-8) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cubs won 4-3 over the Phillies yesterday in their last game. Yan Gomes finished 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI to lead them offensively while Drew Smyly was earned the victory after throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out four.
The Pirates were defeated by the Marlins 6-5 yesterday. Oneil Cruz went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while David Bednar took the loss on the mound, throwing one inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out two.