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Cubs Aim to Extend Win Streak Against White Sox
19 Aug
Summary
- Cubs face White Sox after a 7-5 victory.
- Kevin Gausman starts for the Cubs, Bryan Hudson for the White Sox.
- Injury reports list multiple players out for both teams.
The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to face the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening at 8:05 p.m. ET. This game comes on the heels of a 7-5 victory for the Cubs against their city rivals, a game highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong's two home runs. Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.53 ERA) is slated to start for the Cubs, who hold a 73-53 record and sit second in the NL Central. The White Sox, currently first in the AL Central with a 65-59 record, are expected to have Bryan Hudson (3-4, 3.14 ERA) on the mound.
Both teams have a considerable number of players on the injured list. The Cubs have several players sidelined with various ailments, including Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw. Similarly, the White Sox are managing injuries to key players like Joey Bart and Kyle Teel. Betting lines favor the Cubs at -175 moneyline, with a total set at 9 runs.
