July 6th 03:20, MLB Chicago Cubs vs LA Angels
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Chicago Cubs
Justin Steele (3 losses, 3.20 ERA) will make another attempt for his first win of the season. Steele, who pitched 6 innings and allowed 3 runs in an away game against Milwaukee on the 30th, showed a slightly disappointing performance compared to his previous outing against Milwaukee. He has been improving at home recently, and overcoming his issues with day games will be crucial this time. The Cubs' lineup, which scored 10 runs including 2 home runs by completely overpowering Philadelphia's pitching staff in the previous game, is proving just how unpredictable they can be. Ian Happ, who racked up 2 home runs and 6 RBIs on his own, is in peak hitting form recently. The bullpen, which pitched 2 scoreless innings, needs to continue performing at this level.
LA Angels
Griffin Canning (3 wins, 8 losses, 4.71 ERA) will aim for his 4th win of the season. Canning, who showed a poor performance by allowing 5 runs in 6 innings during a home game against Detroit on the 30th, has been generally struggling on the mound. His tendency to perform poorly after a good outing has been too frequent, and his record of 5 losses in 5 day games this year with a 5.33 ERA indicates a lack of hope. The Angels' lineup, which was held to 4 hits and suffered a shutout loss to Sears' pitching in the previous game, has now endured the humiliation of two consecutive shutout losses. This recent slump in hitting cannot be dismissed as a one-time occurrence. The bullpen, which allowed 1 hit and 2 runs in 5.1 innings, is starting to show cracks in their crisis management abilities.
Comment
Recently, the Cubs have been leading their games with the explosiveness of Ian Happ. Although their lineup tends to struggle somewhat against right-handers, the fact that Griffin has significant issues with day games works in the Cubs' favor. Moreover, the Angels have a notable weakness against left-handers, and Steele has been pitching well lately. Most importantly, the Angels face considerable fatigue from travel. The Chicago Cubs have the edge in the starting pitching and are closer to winning.
Recommended Betting
Win/Loss: Chicago Cubs Win
Handicap: -1.5 Chicago Cubs Win
U/O: Under 10.5