All three of the Cincinnati Reds runs yesterday came via the home run against the Chicago Cubs. Friday was a similar occurrence as three of their four runs came via home runs from JJ Bleday and Elly De La Cruz. Twenty four hits through the first two games against the Cubs has had a wide range of players produce. Look for Marte with Saturday off to be the latest to have an effective game against the Cubs. Take his combination line over today.
Whether it’s Craig Counsell’s game planning or not, the Cubs are the worst hitting team on Sundays in MLB. Here they face Andrew Abbott, who hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game since April, and a Reds bullpen with a July ERA of 1.84. The Cubs’ relievers this month are at 7.04. Chicago LHP Matthew Boyd has gone over five innings just twice all season. We’ll throw a bone to the home dog.
Amaya will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Busch is absent from the Cubs' lineup against the Cardinals on Sunday.
The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
The Cubs announced that Peterson will be moved to the bullpen after Edward Cabrera (hamstring) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
The Cubs reinstated Cabrera (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the Cardinals at Wrigley Field, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Myers is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Marlins.
Stephenson is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.
McLain went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Miami.
Hayes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins.
Conforto went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Cardinals.
