This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Chicago Cubs.

We think the Cubs will build off yesterday's come-from-behind victory. The visitors hand the ball to Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.53 ERA) who gave up one run over 6.2 innings in a win over the White Sox on Monday, allowing six hits with no walks. Previous to this gem though Castillo had allowed three earned runs or more in six straight. Note that Castillo is just 2-5 with a 6.70 ERA on the road. The Cubs go with Jon Lester (11-2, 2.25) who comes in off an outing to forget on Sunday, allowing four runs (just two earned though) and three walks while also striking out five. While it wasn't his best start, Lester would make up for it by hitting a 3-run home run himself. Castillo has to be feeling confident here as well as he's 5-1 with a 1.49 ERA at home this season. Note as well that the Reds are just 18-23 on the road, while the Cubs are 26-15 at home this year. Play on CHICAGO.

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