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Arizona Diamondbacks (16-16) at Chicago Cubs (21-12) | Wrigley Field | 1:20 PM CT \/ 2:20 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago Cubs<\/strong> (21\u201312 after shutting out the D-Backs 2\u20130 yesterday) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (16\u201316 on a THREE-game losing streak) for the series finale at Wrigley Field. We’re on a FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong> and have won TEN STRAIGHT AT HOME<\/strong>! Ian Happ went WILD<\/strong> (HR, 2B, 3B). Matthew Boyd<\/strong> (1-1, 7.00 ERA) starts against Merrill Kelly<\/strong> (0-3, 9.31 ERA<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

This is the series finale\u2014can we SWEEP them at home and make it ELEVEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley?<\/p>\n

Cubs Season: 21-12 on a FOUR-Game Win Streak!<\/h2>\n

Record: 21-12 (Nine Games Over .500, FOUR-Game Win Streak, TEN STRAIGHT HOME WINS!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re 21\u201312 and NINE GAMES OVER .500 on a FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong> after yesterday’s DOMINANT 2\u20130 shutout of the D-Backs! Shota Imanaga was BRILLIANT<\/strong> (7 scoreless IP). Ian Happ had a HR, 2B, and 3B<\/strong> (scored both runs!). We’ve won TEN CONSECUTIVE GAMES at Wrigley Field<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Yesterday’s Shutout Win (2\u20130):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Won 2\u20130<\/strong> (second shutout of season!)<\/li>\n
  • Shota Imanaga:<\/strong> 7 scoreless IP, 5 Ks (3-2 record!)<\/li>\n
  • Ian Happ:<\/strong> HR, 2B, 3B, scored BOTH runs<\/li>\n
  • 23-game on-base streak<\/strong> for Happ<\/li>\n
  • TEN STRAIGHT WINS at Wrigley Field!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

      \n
    • Won series 2-1 in San Diego<\/li>\n
    • Beat D-Backs 6-5 Friday (Busch 2-run single)<\/li>\n
    • Shut out D-Backs 2-0 Saturday (Imanaga gem!)<\/li>\n
    • Won 14 of last 17 games<\/strong> overall<\/li>\n
    • TEN consecutive home wins<\/strong> (longest since 2016!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

        \n
      • 41 home runs<\/strong> (4th in MLB!)<\/li>\n
      • .261 batting average<\/strong> (4th in MLB)<\/li>\n
      • 5.3 runs per game<\/strong> (5th in MLB)<\/li>\n
      • TEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley<\/strong> (first place in NL Central!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Matthew Boyd Tonight:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • 1-1, 7.00 ERA<\/strong> (struggling this year)<\/li>\n
        • Dealt with biceps strain in April<\/li>\n
        • Needs to give us length vs weak D-Backs lineup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          We’ve won TEN STRAIGHT at home! Now go for the SWEEP!<\/p>\n

          Arizona Diamondbacks: 16-16 on a THREE-Game Losing Streak<\/h2>\n

          The D-Backs are 16\u201316 (back to .500) on a THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK<\/strong> after we shut them out 2\u20130 yesterday. They’ve lost 3 of their last 4 games<\/strong> at Wrigley.<\/p>\n

          D-Backs After Yesterday:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Lost 2\u20130 (shut out, THREE-game losing streak)<\/li>\n
          • Ildemaro Vargas’ 24-game hitting streak ENDED<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Back to .500 (16-16) after hot start<\/li>\n
          • Desperate to avoid the SWEEP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Merrill Kelly Starting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            • 0-3, 9.31 ERA<\/strong> (BRUTAL start to season!)<\/li>\n
            • Walked 5 batters in 5 IP<\/strong> last start<\/li>\n
            • Worst starter in baseball through 5 weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • VERY exploitable for our hot offense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              D-Backs Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Ildemaro Vargas:<\/strong> .404 average (MLB lead, but streak ended)<\/li>\n
              • Corbin Carroll:<\/strong> .968 OPS (playing well)<\/li>\n
              • Ketel Marte:<\/strong> .682 OPS (struggling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

                  \n
                • D-Backs back at .500 (16-16)<\/li>\n
                • Kelly has a 9.31 ERA (worst in MLB!)<\/li>\n
                • THREE-game losing streak<\/li>\n
                • Trying to avoid the SWEEP at Wrigley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The D-Backs are STRUGGLING and Kelly has a 9.31 ERA! We can SWEEP them!<\/p>\n

                  Key Matchups at Wrigley Field<\/h2>\n

                  Matthew Boyd (7.00 ERA) vs D-Backs Lineup<\/strong>
                  \nBoyd has struggled (7.00 ERA) but the D-Backs have lost THREE STRAIGHT. Give us 5-6 innings.<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Offense vs Merrill Kelly (9.31 ERA)<\/strong>
                  \nKelly has a 9.31 ERA<\/strong>\u2014worst starter in baseball! ATTACK HIM early and often!<\/p>\n

                  Ian Happ vs D-Backs Pitching<\/strong>
                  \nHapp went HR-2B-3B yesterday (scored both runs!). 23-game on-base streak. Stay red hot!<\/p>\n

                  TEN-Game Home Win Streak<\/strong>
                  \nWe’ve won TEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley Field. Protect home turf and make it ELEVEN!<\/p>\n

                  What the Cubs Need in the Series Finale<\/h2>\n

                  Matthew Boyd Gives Us Length<\/strong>
                  \nOur bullpen is taxed. Boyd needs 5-6 innings to give them rest heading into the week.<\/p>\n

                  Offense ATTACKS Kelly’s 9.31 ERA<\/strong>
                  \nKelly is 0-3 with a 9.31 ERA\u2014worst in baseball! Jump on him early like we did to Nelson yesterday!<\/p>\n

                  Ian Happ Stays Hot<\/strong>
                  \nHR, 2B, 3B yesterday. 23-game on-base streak. Keep the hot streak going at home!<\/p>\n

                  SWEEP Them at Wrigley<\/strong>
                  \nTEN straight home wins. Beat them today and SWEEP the series! ELEVEN IN A ROW at home!<\/p>\n

                  Cubs Fan Prediction: SWEEP and ELEVEN IN A ROW!<\/h2>\n

                  Final Score: Cubs 8, D-Backs 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Matthew Boyd battles\u20145 innings, 5 runs. Not great but gives the bullpen some rest.<\/p>\n

                  We ATTACK Kelly’s 9.31 ERA for 8 runs. Michael Busch stays hot. Ian Happ reaches base again. We DOMINATE early.<\/p>\n

                  The D-Backs score 5 but their three-game losing streak becomes FOUR.<\/p>\n

                  Three-run win. We’re 22\u201312, TEN GAMES OVER .500<\/strong>. FIVE-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong>. SWEEP THE D-BACKS<\/strong>. ELEVEN STRAIGHT WINS at Wrigley Field<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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

                  We’re 21\u201312 after shutting out the D-Backs 2\u20130 yesterday. Imanaga was brilliant. Happ went HR-2B-3B. We’re on a FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK and have won TEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley. The D-Backs are 16\u201316 on a THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK.<\/p>\n

                  Win today and we’re 22\u201312, TEN GAMES OVER .500<\/strong> with a FIVE-GAME WIN STREAK<\/strong>. SWEEP THE SERIES<\/strong> and make it ELEVEN CONSECUTIVE WINS at Wrigley Field<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

                  Can we attack Kelly’s 9.31 ERA? Will Happ extend his on-base streak? Can we make it ELEVEN STRAIGHT at home?<\/p>\n

                  We went 78\u201384 last year. Going 22\u201312 with ELEVEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley and a SWEEP would be PHENOMENAL.<\/p>\n

                  Go Cubs Go. SWEEP the D-Backs and make it ELEVEN IN A ROW at Wrigley!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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