Chicago at Miami

The Chicago Cubs have won five of seven, ranked third in baseball in on-base percentage, sixth in runs scored. Veteran Cole Hamels (3.79 ERA) is throwing great and faces a Miami team that is struggling everywhere, at #21 in team ERA (4.89), #26 in errors, #29 in runs scored, #27 in on-base percentage. Chicago's pitching staff has easily handled Miami's overmatched lineup, crushing the Marlins 7-2 and 4-0 the last two nights. Miami is 7-20 against losing teams, plus 16-36 following a loss. The Cubs have won five straight meetings and will roll again. Play the Cubs.