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Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton Horton left Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs lost 6-1. It was Horton’s fourth no-decision of the season.
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SB Nation on MSNChicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox preview, Sunday 7/20, 1:20 CT
THE BUSCH LEAGUE: Michael Busch, last 23 games since June 20: .361/.418/.711 (30-for-83) with two doubles, nine home runs, 21 RBI and 17 runs scored. NOT DOUBLED UP: The Cubs this season have grounded in to just 39 double plays in 97 games, the fewest in the major leagues. In fact, the Cubs’ 39 GIDPs are 12 fewer than second-place Milwaukee (51).
The Under is 2-0-1 in the last 3 matchups between the Red Sox and Cubs. Boston has been trending low, with the Under hitting in 5 of its last 6 games. Chicago has also leaned Under, going 6-1-1 in its last 8 contests. With Crochet on the mound, the Under has cashed in 4 of his last 6 starts. Stick with the trend.
The Boston Red Sox starting rotation has not been great this year. One of their All-Star pitchers has suffered an injury setback now.
Chicago Cubs have the best record in MLB after Shota Imanaga’s gem and 5 solo home runs fuel 6-0 win
Shota Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings and five players hit solo home runs Saturday, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.
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Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox will face Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field.
Brandon Marsh scored on a call of catcher’s interference to give the Phillies a 3-2 walk-off win over the Red Sox.