This is a 10* play on the CUBS

The Cubs evened this series up at a game apiece last night, beating the Reds 4-3 in 10 innings. While this is a matchup of the first and last place teams in the NL Central, it's not as if the gap is all that overwhelming. Cincy finds itself only 6.5 games back in this wide open division and actually has the 2nd best run differential of the 5 teams. But there's no disputing the Cubs are still better as they've gone 4-1 since the All Star Break and more often that not handle their business here at Wrigley Field. They are 33-17 at home this season while the Reds are 19-28 on the road. Cincy also struggles in day games (just 13-27). Yu Darvish is starting today for the Cubs and he's never lost to the Reds before. While winless overall since April 27th, that's very misleading as 12 of his last 13 starts have been no-decisions and his WHIP in the last three is 0.96. Sonny Gray goes for the Reds. While he's pitched well his last three starts as well, not sure he should be trusted in this spot. After yesterday's loss, the Reds are now just 17-35 their past 52 games at Wrigley. Play on the CUBS

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