At Rogers Centre on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays (three consecutive defeats) take on the Chicago Cubs (two setbacks in a row) at 7:07 PM ET.
The Blue Jays are favored (-228 moneyline odds to win) when they square off against the Cubs (+191). The Toronto Blue Jays will give the start to Jose Berrios (9-5, 5.28 ERA), who is looking for win No. 10 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Javier Assad.
The Blue Jays lost 8-3 to the Angels yesterday, with Ross Stripling (six innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out six) on the hook for the loss. George Springer went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Blue Jays offensively in the defeat.
The Cubs were handed a 9-7 loss to the Brewers yesterday. Nico Hoerner (3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI) led the way offensively, while Sean Newcomb got the loss on the mound after going one inning, giving up six earned runs on six hits while striking out two.