Arizona Diamondbacks (16-15) at Chicago Cubs (20-12) | Wrigley Field | 1:20 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (20–12 after winning 6–5 yesterday) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (16–15 on a TWO-game losing streak) at Wrigley Field for Game 2. We’re on a THREE-GAME WIN STREAK after yesterday’s thrilling 6–5 win. Colin Rea improved to 4-1. Shota Imanaga (2-2, 3.15 ERA) starts for us against Ryne Nelson (1-2, 7.71 ERA).
This is Game 2—can we attack Nelson’s 7.71 ERA and make it FOUR IN A ROW?
Cubs Season: 20-12 on a THREE-Game Win Streak
Record: 20-12 (Eight Games Over .500, THREE-Game Win Streak)
We’re 20–12 and EIGHT GAMES OVER .500 on a THREE-GAME WIN STREAK after yesterday’s 6–5 win over the D-Backs. Michael Busch had 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Colin Rea improved to 4-1. We’re NINE STRAIGHT WINS at Wrigley Field!
Yesterday’s Win (6–5):
- Won 6–5 in tense finish
- Michael Busch: 2 hits, 2 RBIs, 2-run single in 1st
- Colin Rea: 4-1 record, 5.1 IP, 2 runs
- Alex Bregman: RBI double
- Jacob Webb: First save of season
- NINE straight home wins!
THREE-Game Win Streak:
- Won series 2-1 in San Diego
- Beat D-Backs 6–5 yesterday
- NINE consecutive wins at Wrigley Field
- Half-game behind Reds for NL Central lead!
Injury Update:
- Nico Hoerner: Left yesterday with neck tightness (day-to-day)
- Lost his .297 average, 4 HRs, 26 RBIs from lineup
- Matt Shaw came in for him
Shota Imanaga Tonight:
- 2-2, 3.15 ERA this season
- Left-hander with 25 Ks in April
- Trying to extend win streak to FOUR
We’ve won THREE STRAIGHT and NINE IN A ROW at Wrigley!
Arizona Diamondbacks: 16-15 on a TWO-Game Losing Streak
The D-Backs are 16–15 on a TWO-GAME LOSING STREAK after we beat them 6–5 yesterday. They’ve lost 7 of their last 10 games.
D-Backs After Yesterday:
- Lost 6–5 to us (TWO-game losing streak)
- Lost 7 of last 10 games
- Outscored 28–9 in Milwaukee series earlier this week
- Struggling on the road
Ryne Nelson Starting:
- 1-2, 7.71 ERA (VERY exploitable!)
- Rough start to season
- Trying to stop two-game losing streak
D-Backs Key Players:
- Ildemaro Vargas: 4-for-4 yesterday, .404 average (MLB LEAD!)
- 27-GAME HITTING STREAK to start season
- Geraldo Perdomo: 3-run homer yesterday
What We’re Facing:
- D-Backs have lost 7 of 10
- But Vargas is SCORCHING hot (.404 average!)
- Nelson has a 7.71 ERA (vulnerable)
The D-Backs are struggling but Vargas is hitting .404!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field
Shota Imanaga (3.15 ERA) vs D-Backs Lineup
Imanaga has been solid (25 Ks in April). The D-Backs have lost 7 of 10. Keep them down at Wrigley!
Cubs Offense vs Ryne Nelson (7.71 ERA)
Nelson has a 7.71 ERA! We scored 6 yesterday. ATTACK HIM early and often!
Stopping Ildemaro Vargas (.404 Average)
Vargas went 4-for-4 yesterday with a 27-game hitting streak. He’s hitting .404 (MLB lead). Need to get him out!
NINE-Game Home Win Streak
We’ve won NINE STRAIGHT at Wrigley Field. Protect home turf and make it TEN!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field
Shota Imanaga Dominates
Imanaga has a 3.15 ERA and 25 Ks in April. Shut down the D-Backs and get the win.
Offense ATTACKS Nelson’s 7.71 ERA
Nelson has a 7.71 ERA! Jump on him early like we did to Gallen yesterday (3 runs in 1st).
Without Hoerner, Others Step Up
Hoerner out with neck tightness. Shaw, Busch, Bregman, Swanson need to produce.
Make It TEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley
NINE consecutive home wins. Win today and make it TEN IN A ROW at home!
Cubs Fan Prediction: TEN IN A ROW at Wrigley!
Final Score: Cubs 7, D-Backs 4
Shota Imanaga dominates—7 innings, 4 runs. Not perfect but gets the win.
We ATTACK Nelson’s 7.71 ERA for 7 runs. Michael Busch stays hot. Ian Happ goes deep. Matt Shaw fills in for Hoerner.
The D-Backs score 4 (Vargas gets his hits) but their two-game losing streak becomes THREE.
Three-run win. We’re 21–12, NINE GAMES OVER .500. FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK. TEN STRAIGHT WINS at Wrigley Field!
Why Game 2 Matters
We’re 20–12 after winning 6–5 yesterday. Colin Rea improved to 4-1. We’re on a THREE-GAME WIN STREAK and have won NINE STRAIGHT at Wrigley Field. The D-Backs are 16–15 on a TWO-game losing streak (lost 7 of 10).
Win today and we’re 21–12, NINE GAMES OVER .500 with a FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK and TEN CONSECUTIVE WINS at Wrigley!
Can Imanaga shut them down? Will we attack Nelson’s 7.71 ERA? Can we make it TEN STRAIGHT at home?
We went 78–84 last year. Going 21–12 with TEN STRAIGHT at Wrigley would be INCREDIBLE.
Go Cubs Go. Make it TEN IN A ROW at Wrigley Field!
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