The Arizona Diamondbacks open a four-game set against the Chicago Cubs in Chi-town. Arizona has lost six in a row and seven of their last 10. Chicago had won four in a row before dropping a game yesterday to the Pirates.

As a team, the Diamondbacks have posted a team ERA of 3.90, and a WHIP of 1.25. They will send Zac Gallen to the mound to face the Cubs. He is 2-0 this season with an ERA of 1.05. The Chicago Cubs have a team ERA of 3.82 and a 1.27 WHIP. The Cubs will counter with Marcus Stroman. He is 1-3 with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP.

Chicago is 15-36 in the last 51 at home. Gallen has been one of Arizona's better pitchers this season. He has allowed four runs over his last five starts. Arizona lost two out of three last weekend at home against Chicago. The Cubs have struggled against losing teams, having lost nine out of the last 11 overall and seven out of the last 8 at home against teams with a losing record. They have also lost 27 of its last 36 at home against a right-handed starter

Play on Arizona. This is an 8* play.