In the third game of a four-game series at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs (54-53) meet the Cincinnati Reds (59-50), Wednesday at 8:05 PM ET.
The favored Cubs (-137 on the moneyline to win) play at home against the Reds (+117). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Drew Smyly (8-7, 4.75 ERA), who is looking for win No. 9 on the season, and the Reds will turn to Brandon Williamson (3-2, 4.34 ERA).
Justin Steele (6.0 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 6 K) picked up the win in the Cubs’ 20-9 victory over the Reds yesterday. Dansby Swanson led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI. Ben Lively (4.0 IP, 13 R, 13 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Reds.