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Cubs Eye Sweep Over White Sox at Wrigley
19 Aug
Summary
- Cubs face White Sox at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.
- Pitchers Clay Holmes and Sean Newcomb set to start.
- Betting odds favor Cubs with a -179 moneyline.
The Chicago Cubs are preparing to host the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, aiming for a series sweep. The highly anticipated game is set to begin at 2:20 p.m. ET. Clay Holmes is slated to start for the Cubs, who currently hold a 74-53 record and are positioned second in the NL Central.
The White Sox will counter with Sean Newcomb as their expected starter. Their season record stands at 65-60, leading the AL Central. Betting markets favor the Cubs, listing them as -179 moneyline favorites. The total runs are projected at 9.5.
Both teams are dealing with significant injury lists. The Cubs have multiple players on the injured list, including Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw. Similarly, the White Sox are managing injuries to key players like Joey Bart and Kyle Teel. Notable offensive performers mentioned include the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, with 31 home runs, and Miguel Vargas, who has hit 28 home runs.
