This is 6* BIG TIGER on the Chicago Cubs.

We expect Kyle Hendricks to easily get the better of his counterpart this afternoon. The visitors hand the ball to Joey Lucchesi (5-6, 3.74 ERA) who was shelled for five earned runs off six hits over 4.1 innings in a loss to Arizona on Sunday. Note that he's now failed to pitch more than 5.1 innings in seven outings since returning from the DL in late June. Hendricks (7-9, 3.97) most recently gave up two earned runs off four hits with no walks while striking out eight over seven innings in a victory over St. Louis on Sunday. Hendricks is finally starting to find his form, having struck out eight batters in three of his last five starts. Note that he owns a very respectable 3.13 ERA at home as well. All signs point to another long afternoon for Lucchesi. Lay the price with confidence, play on the CUBS.

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