For the Dodgers, everything is going as planned. The games they need to win the most they’re winning. They’ve taken considerable steps forward in terms of pitching. Through this series, the Cubs have been unable to score more than two runs. On paper, these two teams nearly mirror each other, which is why it’s strange the Cubs are having so much trouble.
The Cubs face a difficult task; not only does this game have implications in terms of morale but also in the National League standings.
The Cubs need to do a better job of stalling out the Dodgers batters.
It seems like the Cubs just haven’t found the right pick to open the game against the Dodgers just yet. Getting the start for the Cubs on Sunday is Adbert Alzozay, a 4-6 as a starting pitcher, who has an ERA of 4.19. Don’t let that win-loss record fool you, though, and the Cubs are one of the best teams in terms of batting average against.
The point here is that the Cubs can’t let their guard down against the Dodgers but without a surefire pitcher, beating the Dodgers is a tall task. When it came to completing those tasks in games one and two of the series, the Cubs weren’t up for it.
The Dodgers, although over four games behind, have eyes set on San Francisco.
The Dodgers are the reigning champions of major league baseball, and right now, you can see why. The Dodgers have played incredible baseball over the curse of the season and can deliver a knockout blow to the Cubs with a win on Sunday. For the Dodgers, being one of the best doesn’t matter. They want to be the number one team everywhere.
They’re doing a good job by keeping batters in the dugout instead of on bases. They’ve stalled out teams so well that the Dodgers now place at number one for batting average against. Don’t expect the Dodgers to let up either, especially when they’re on the plate waiting for SP Adbert Alzozay to make a mistake.
Best bet to take on Sunday? Los Angeles Dodgers -184
This game is guaranteed to be close, but the Dodgers just have that extra bit that really takes them over the top. The Chicago Cubs is a solid team with nowhere to go, but up, however, they’ve disappointed me with their outcomes over the last week. Look for the Dodgers to grab a win at home here, sending the Cubs back out on the road with another loss, Los Angeles Dodgers -184.
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