This is the second game of a double-header and a tough spot for the Cubs, their fifth straight road contest. They have a big lead for the second Wild Card spot, so it's not a must-win situation. Coming into the series the Cubs are 0-5 against a team with a winning percentage below .400. Chicago is also 3-10 in the second game of a double-header. Chicago is 1-2 in the last three starts made by Kyle Hendricks, allowing 8 runs and 8 walks in just 16 innings. For the season he is 4-4 on the road with a 4.56 ERA. Philadelphia plays its fifth straight home game and the Phillies are 4-1 at home against a team with a winning road record. Philadelphia has done well against Chicago, winning four of the last five, so grab the big home dog. Play Philadelphia in game two.
This pick was released to clients on September 11, 2015 at 10:07AM ET.
MLB
Chicago at Philadelphia
September 11, 2015
8:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Philadelphia +181 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.81)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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