On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (60-87) hosting the Chicago Cubs (62-84) at 6:40 PM ET.
The favored Marlins (-145 moneyline odds) host the Cubs (+123). The Miami Marlins will give the start to Edward Cabrera (5-3, 2.70 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Wade Miley (1-0, 2.89 ERA).
The Marlins were vicotrious 3-1 over the Nationals yesterday in their last game. Sandy Alcantara was named the winning pitcher after throwing nine innings, giving up one earned run on seven hits while striking out seven, while Garrett Cooper finished 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Cubs lost to the Rockies 4-3. Javier Assad was the losing pitcher after throwing two innings, giving up four earned runs on two hits while striking out three. Yan Gomes led the Cubs’ offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.