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The Cubs beat the Padres 11-6 yesterday guaranteeing them a series win (2-0). The win by the Cubs was their second straight and third in their last four games, and they have now been the victor in seven of their last ten contests. The loss by the struggling Padres was their fourth consecutive and their 12th in their 16 matches.
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This season the Cubs rank 5th in runs scored and 4th in team ERA and the rank 28th Padres rank runs scored and 19th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>Chicago:</b> Jon Lester (11-2 2.45 ERA)<br />
<b>San Diego:</b> Eric Lauer (5-5 4.40 ERA)
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In Lester’s last start he gave up four earned runs on six hits in six 1/3 innings in a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The four runs allowed were the most in a start since late May. The Cubs have been money in the back with Lester on the mound winning eight consecutive games, and 15 of his 18 starts this season. Tonight's outing will be Lester’s first start of the season against the Padres and in five career starts facing them he is 2-1 with an ERA of 2.97. The Cubs have won Lester’s last five road starts.
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In Lauer's last start he was solid only giving up one earned run on four hits in eight 2/3 innings in a 4-1 win over the L.A. Dodgers. After losing three in a row with him on the hill, the Padres have won his last two starts where he gave up one earned run in each outing and totaled 13 2/3 innings. Lauer is a rookie and will be making his first start against the Cubs. In Lauer's last eight starts he has an ERA of 2.17.
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Chicago at San Diego MLB Betting Angles<br />
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The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Padres.
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The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 road games against the Padres.
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In the last 8 games between these teams, the Under record is 6-2.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Chicago Cubs:</b> 54-38 SU / O/U 42-48 / Run Line W/L 50-42<br />
<b>San Diego Padres: </b>40-58 SU / O/U 44-51 / Run Line W/L 46-52
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Chicago at San Diego MLB Key Betting Trends<br />
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CHI is 11-3 in their last 14 games
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CHI is 16-5 in their previous 21 games against a left-hand starter
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CHI has an Over record of 9-3 in their last 12 road games
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SD is 6-20 in their last 26 games
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SD is 0-4 in their previous 4 games against a team with a winning record
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SD has an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 home games against a left-hand starter
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>CUBS </b>
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[P] 04/21/2018 - Eddie Butler 60-day DL (04/20) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 05/26/2018 - Yu Darvish 10-day DL (05/23) ( Triceps )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Drew Smyly 60-day DL (02/16) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 06/24/2018 - Rob Zastryzny 10-day DL (06/24) ( Back )<br />
[P] 06/27/2018 - Justin Hancock 10-day DL (06/26) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 07/08/2018 - Anthony Bass 10-day DL (07/05) ( Illness )<br />
[P] 07/14/2018 - Carl Edwards Jr. is out indefinitely ( Paternity List )
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<b>PADRES </b>
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[P] 06/21/2018 - Bryan Mitchell 10-day DL (06/17) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 06/24/2018 - Jordan Lyles 10-day DL (06/21) ( Forearm )<br />
[RF] 03/26/2018 - Alex Dickerson 60-day DL (03/28) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/30/2018 - Colin Rea 60-day DL (03/30) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 04/15/2018 - Dinelson Lamet 60-day DL (03/26) ( Forearm )<br />
[2B] 04/04/2018 - Allen Cordoba 60-day DL (03/26) ( Concussion )<br />
[P] 05/14/2018 - Kazuhisa Makita 10-day DL (05/13) ( Side )<br />
[P] 06/08/2018 - Jose Torres is out for season ( Suspension )<br />
[CF] 05/29/2018 - Franchy Cordero 10-day DL (05/28) ( Forearm )
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