PREMIUM
MLB AFTERNOON DELIGHT
(MLB) Arizona vs. Chi Cubs,
Money Line: -152.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -152.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Loss
The Arizona Diamondbacks had won 4 of their last 5 before losing to the Chicago Cubs yesterday. The Cubs have been up and down since the break and will probably see a shake-up in their lineup soon as the trade deadline approaches. The D'backs will send Merrill Kelly to the mound to face the Cubs. He is 6-7 with a 4.46 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season. Against the Cubs, he is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA. The Cubs will counter with Alec Mills on the mound. He is 4-3 this season with a 4.64 ERA and 46 strikeouts this season.
The Diamondbacks have been playing better as of late but they are 11-39 on the road this season. Merrill Kelly has posted a 5.33 ERA when pitching away from home. Alec Mills loves pitching at Wrigley, where he is 4-0 with a 2.86 ERA. Take the Cubs in this one as you get the better team and better pitcher at home.
Play on the Chicago Cubs.
The Diamondbacks have been playing better as of late but they are 11-39 on the road this season. Merrill Kelly has posted a 5.33 ERA when pitching away from home. Alec Mills loves pitching at Wrigley, where he is 4-0 with a 2.86 ERA. Take the Cubs in this one as you get the better team and better pitcher at home.
Play on the Chicago Cubs.