Former Cub Kris Bryant returned to Wrigley on Friday and got a long standing ovation before his Giants clubbed the Cubs, 6-1. The pitching matchup Saturday indicates a similar outcome is in store, but do we risk playing the prohibitive favorite?
With the White Sox expected to make a deep run into the postseason and the Bears playing their season opener Sunday night, the city of Chicago has given up on the Schlubs. Zach Davies (6-10, 5.16 ERA) comes off a pitiful start against Pittsburgh (six runs, four frames) and is 0-3 in his past seven starts (30 runs, 31 innings). While the Giants’ Kevin Gausman (13-5, 2.58 ERA) is not the dominant pitcher he was earlier in the year, he is nevertheless 4-0 in his past seven starts. Refuse to lose. Playing the form and oblivious to the odds, we will take the Giants (-190) for 20 units.
The Brewers cruised past the GuarIndians 10-3. Lorenzo Cain’s grand salami was one of four homers. Eli Morgan was lit up for eight runs. Down -750 charboneaus.