I like Chicago's chances in the second game of this pre-All-Star Break series. Current Cubs are hitting a collective .320 against Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo and I expect them to pile on the runs after being shut out on Friday night. Lodolo also has a 5.50 home ERA in 2026. Chicago has won each of the last five games Javier Assad has appeared in and has given him plenty of run support in the process. Expect a repeat of that formula on Saturday evening.