At 2:20pm ET, my Early Riser selection is on the Chicago Cubs. After the Cubs won 9-2 on Monday, the Athletics took yesterday's game by a 4-3 margin. This afternoon's rubber game will go to the North Siders. Justin Steele won at Pittsburgh the last time he started, allowing 2 runs. Steele was brilliant in his last start at Wrigley. He struck out 10 against 0 walks in a 7-inning victory over the Tigers. Through 22 starts this season, Steele has a very solid 3.09 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Steele is going to be happy to see Oakland. He's 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA in 7 starts versus American League teams this season. Four earned runs in the 7 starts combined! Basso has still only made 2 starts as he has bounced back and forth from the minors. He beat the White Sox last start but so does everybody. He'll be no match for Steele this afternoon. Play on Chicago.