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Torres' Homer Streak Faces Cubs at Wrigley
5 Jul
Summary
- Bryan Torres enters Sunday's game with a two-game home run streak.
- The Cubs, currently second in the NL Central, host the Cardinals.
- Matthew Liberatore starts for the Cardinals against Javier Assad for the Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field. The Cubs, holding a 49-40 record and second place in the NL Central, will feature Javier Assad (6-1, 4.53 ERA) on the mound. The Cardinals, with a 47-39 record and third in the division, will start Matthew Liberatore (4-5, 5.33 ERA).
Bryan Torres is a key player to watch, entering this contest with a notable two-game home run streak. Fans can catch the game on Peacock, with tickets available via StubHub. Betting odds favor the Cubs at -175 moneyline, with the Cardinals as underdogs at +145. The over/under for total runs is set at 8.
Both teams are managing several player injuries. The Cubs have multiple players on the Injured List including Matt Shaw and Jameson Taillon. The Cardinals are also dealing with injuries, with Ramón Urías on the 60-day IL and Dustin May listed as day-to-day.
