The Chicago Cubs were embarrassed in their opener Tuesday against the Twins, and scored just one run. The lopsided loss by seven runs was their worst loss since June 22nd. Expect the Cubs bats to be ready in a favorable matchup against David Festa. Dansby Swanson has a hit every game in July, and a hit in 12 out of his last 13 games. He clears his total bases tonight.

Into last night's clash at Target Field, Craig Counsell's surging Cubs had won five of six to pull clear in the NL Central. There have also been some positive recent signs from rookie starter Cade Horton, such as his most-recent start last Thursday vs. the Guardians, allowing no runs and just five hits thru 7 IP. Meanwhile, Twins counterpart David Festa continues to perform erratically, as his 7.28 ERA in six starts since the beginning of June would suggest. Play Cubs on the Money Line.