This Cubs team scratches and claws in every game, scoring eight runs after the 6th inning yesterday to come back and win 11-8. The Rockies on the other hand were stuck in Denver through bad weather and then had to travel to Chicago for a day game here. Carson Palmquist doesn't inspire much confidence and at some point the Cubs should break through for a big inning.

A matter of principle at this point. Rockies playing long, rain-delayed game to wrap with the Yanks and now having to face the mashing Cubbies in tiny Wrigley with their AAA pitching staff. Rockies are 8-17 on RL as a road dog. Cubbies are rare MLB team above .500 on the RL as a home favorite. Rockies short on arms, starting a kid with an 11.88 ERA. Don't love the CHI starter but I can live with him here.