The Chicago Cubs broke out of an offensive slump in style on Friday night. ChrisFariaTO expects them to pick up right where they left off against the struggling Aaron Nola on Saturday afternoon.
The total for today’s contest opened at 9 runs and held steady there at most books through Friday night. Considering how poor both starters have been, I think the Over is the play in this one.
Yes, the Phillies’ bats have gone completely quiet. But if they are going to wake up, there’s no better time than against Taillon, who’s had a miserable start to his career in Chicago. The right-hander has allowed at least four earned runs in three of his last five starts while pitching through the fifth inning just twice over that span.
In the other dugout is Nola, who’s definitely been more consistent but is still on pace for one of his worst seasons in the majors with a 4.53 ERA — nearly one run above his career average. The Over is also 8-0 in Chicago’s last eight games, and 4-1 in the last five meetings in Philadelphia, so expect some fireworks today.
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