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Chicago Cubs (16-9) at Los Angeles Dodgers (16-8) | Dodger Stadium | 9:10 PM CT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago Cubs<\/strong> (16\u20139 after Dansby Swanson’s walk-off yesterday) travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers (16\u20138, two-time defending World Series champions) at Dodger Stadium. We’re on a NINE-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong> after yesterday’s wild 8\u20137 comeback win in 10 innings. Jameson Taillon<\/strong> (1-1, 3.97 ERA) starts for us against Emmet Sheehan<\/strong> (2-0, 5.85 ERA).<\/p>\n

This is the series opener\u2014can we keep the streak alive in LA?<\/p>\n

Cubs Season: 16-9 on a NINE-Game Win Streak<\/h2>\n

Record: 16-9 (Seven Games Over .500, NINE-Game Win Streak)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re 16\u20139 and SEVEN GAMES OVER .500 on a NINE-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong> after yesterday’s WILD 8\u20137 walk-off win in 10 innings over the Phillies. Dansby Swanson drove in the winning run<\/strong> with his first walk-off hit in five years.<\/p>\n

Nine-Game Win Streak:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Beat Phillies 11\u20132 in Philadelphia<\/li>\n
  • Swept Mets at Wrigley (three straight)<\/li>\n
  • Beat Phillies 5\u20131, 7\u20134, 7\u20132 at Wrigley<\/li>\n
  • Yesterday: Won 8\u20137 in 10 innings<\/strong> (Swanson walk-off!)<\/li>\n
  • 18 hits<\/strong> in yesterday’s game (season high)<\/li>\n
  • Outscored opponents 66\u201327<\/strong> during the streak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Yesterday’s Wild Comeback (8\u20137, 10 Innings):<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Dansby Swanson:<\/strong> Walk-off RBI single in 10th<\/li>\n
    • Seiya Suzuki:<\/strong> Go-ahead homer in 8th (3rd HR this season)<\/li>\n
    • Ian Happ:<\/strong> Home run (7th of season)<\/li>\n
    • Michael Busch:<\/strong> Home run, 4 RBIs (2nd HR)<\/li>\n
    • Blew leads twice but kept fighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key Stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • NINE-game win streak<\/strong> (longest since 11-game run in 2023)<\/li>\n
      • SEVEN GAMES OVER .500<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Offense ROLLING (66 runs in 9 games)<\/li>\n
      • Swept the Phillies 4-0 at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Jameson Taillon Tonight:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • 1-1, 3.97 ERA<\/strong> this season<\/li>\n
        • Veteran right-hander<\/li>\n
        • Facing Dodgers’ powerful lineup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We’ve won NINE STRAIGHT. Now we face the two-time defending World Series champions on the road.<\/p>\n

          Los Angeles Dodgers: 16-8, Defending Champions<\/h2>\n

          The Dodgers are 16\u20138 and the two-time defending World Series champions<\/strong>. They’re trying to become the first team to three-peat since the 2000 Yankees.<\/p>\n

          Dodgers Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • 16-8 record<\/strong> (elite team, best in NL West)<\/li>\n
          • Shohei Ohtani<\/strong> (53-game on-base streak ended recently)<\/li>\n
          • Kyle Tucker<\/strong> (facing former team)<\/li>\n
          • Freddie Freeman<\/strong> back from paternity list<\/li>\n
          • Max Muncy<\/strong> hot (two homers in recent game)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Emmet Sheehan Starting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • 2-0, 5.85 ERA<\/strong> (vulnerable!)<\/li>\n
            • Gets the ball in homestand opener<\/li>\n
            • ERA over 5.00 is exploitable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Recent Dodgers Games:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Lost to Giants 3\u20130 (shut out for first time in 2026)<\/li>\n
              • Lost to Giants 3\u20131 (back-to-back losses vs SF)<\/li>\n
              • Beat Rockies 12\u20133 Monday (Muncy 2 HRs)<\/li>\n
              • Coming off 7-game road trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                What We’re Facing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Two-time defending champs at home<\/li>\n
                • Shohei Ohtani, Freeman, Tucker, Muncy<\/li>\n
                • But Sheehan’s 5.85 ERA is vulnerable<\/li>\n
                • Dodger Stadium at 9:10 PM CT (late West Coast start)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The Dodgers are the best team in baseball. But they just got shut out twice by the Giants and Sheehan’s ERA is 5.85.<\/p>\n

                  Key Matchups at Dodger Stadium<\/h2>\n

                  Jameson Taillon (3.97 ERA) vs Dodgers Lineup<\/strong>
                  \nTaillon needs to navigate Ohtani, Freeman, Tucker, and Muncy. Keep us in the game.<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Offense (66 runs in 9 games) vs Emmet Sheehan (5.85 ERA)<\/strong>
                  \nWe’ve scored 66 runs in nine games. Sheehan has a 5.85 ERA. ATTACK HIM.<\/p>\n

                  Suzuki, Happ, Busch vs Dodgers Pitching<\/strong>
                  \nAll three homered yesterday. Suzuki has 3 HRs, Happ has 7, Busch has 2. Keep it going.<\/p>\n

                  Late West Coast Start<\/strong>
                  \n9:10 PM CT start at Dodger Stadium. Stay focused on the road against the champs.<\/p>\n

                  What the Cubs Need at Dodger Stadium<\/h2>\n

                  Jameson Taillon Gives Us 6 Quality Innings<\/strong>
                  \nThe Dodgers’ lineup is LOADED. Taillon needs 6 innings, 3-4 runs to keep us in it.<\/p>\n

                  Offense Attacks Sheehan’s 5.85 ERA<\/strong>
                  \nWe’ve scored 66 runs in nine games. Sheehan’s ERA is 5.85. Jump on him early.<\/p>\n

                  Suzuki, Happ, Busch Stay Hot<\/strong>
                  \nAll three homered yesterday. Keep the power surge going at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n

                  Extend to TEN IN A ROW<\/strong>
                  \nNine-game win streak. Facing the defending champs. Win tonight and make it TEN.<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Fan Prediction: We Keep It Going<\/h2>\n

                  Final Score: Cubs 6, Dodgers 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Jameson Taillon battles\u20146 innings, 4 runs against the loaded Dodgers lineup. Sheehan struggles (5.85 ERA) and we jump on him for 6 runs.<\/p>\n

                  Seiya Suzuki stays hot. Ian Happ reaches base multiple times. We ATTACK Sheehan’s high ERA.<\/p>\n

                  The Dodgers score 5 but it’s not enough. We win on the road at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n

                  One-run win. We’re 17\u20139, EIGHT GAMES OVER .500<\/strong>. TEN-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong>. Beating the defending champs in LA.<\/p>\n

                  Why the Series Opener Matters<\/h2>\n

                  We’re 16\u20139 on a NINE-GAME WIN STREAK after yesterday’s wild walk-off. The Dodgers are 16\u20138, the two-time defending World Series champions.<\/p>\n

                  Win tonight and we’re 17\u20139, EIGHT GAMES OVER .500<\/strong> with a TEN-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong>. Beating the champs on the road at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n

                  Can we make it ten? Will Taillon contain Ohtani and Freeman? Can we exploit Sheehan’s 5.85 ERA?<\/p>\n

                  We went 78\u201384 last year. Going 17\u20139 with TEN STRAIGHT wins against the DEFENDING CHAMPS would be INCREDIBLE.<\/p>\n

                  Go Cubs Go. Make it TEN in LA.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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