On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (24-31) visiting the San Diego Padres (26-30) at 9:40 PM ET.
The Cubs are an underdog (+141 on the moneyline) when they visit the Padres (-163). The San Diego Padres will hand the ball to Michael Wacha (5-1, 3.45 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon (0-3, 7.76 ERA).
The Padres were vicotrious 10-1 over the Marlins yesterday in their last game. Joe Musgrove was named the winning pitcher after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out three, while Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI to lead them offensively.