Cincinnati at Chicago

Cincinnati is ending another dreadful season, and the Reds have lost 10 of their last 11 games and 41 of their last 54 against left-handed starters, as well as 47 of their last 68 road contests overall. Mike Montgomery has a 3.45 ERA overall this season while splitting time as a starter and a reliever. Deck McGuire will make his second start for the Reds, and he didn't fare well in his first one as he allowed six runs on six hits in three innings in a 7-6 loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday. Chicago has won 17 of ois last 22 against right-handed starters and 20 of its last 27 home games. The Cubs are 43-16 the last 59 meetings, including 23-8 at home. Play the Cubs.