The Chicago Cubs take on the Kansas City Royals in the interleague showdown. The Chicago Cubs have dropped their last two series. The Cubs have gone 3-6 over their last nine games overall putting up a total of 24 runs. Kyle Hendricks makes the start for the Cubs. He is 2-8 with a 6.69 ERA, and a 1.49 WHIP. The Royals have won eight of their last 12 games overall but have lost 2 in a row. They have scored 69 runs in those 12 games. Brady Singer will make the start for the Royals. He will take the mound for the Royals. He is 6-6 with a 3.00 ERA, and a 1.22 WHIP. He has allowed 8 runs over his last six starts. Over the past five games KC’s bullpen has posted a 4.11 ERA while the Cubs bullpen has a 0.81 ERA. The Cubs have been really struggling at the plate since the break and I will take the Royals in this spot.

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