On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the New York Mets (35-38) visiting the Chicago Cubs (36-39) at 2:20 PM ET.
The Cubs are favored (-152 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Mets (+129). The Chicago Cubs will give the start to Shota Imanaga (7-1, 1.89 ERA), who is looking for win No. 8 on the season, and the Mets will turn to Jose Quintana (2-5, 4.98 ERA).
The Cubs knocked off the Giants by a 6-5 score in their last game Wednesday. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Kyle Hendricks picked up the win after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out eight.