Miami at Chicago

The Chicago Cubs could have easily quit, as their season was lost early as they simply could not get anything going. Instead, they have played exceptionally well over their last 16 games and have produced a 12-4 record. Notable within the streak is the six times they have produced 5 runs or more. Anibel Sanchez has struggled to a 4.12 ERA on the season, and has now allowed 30 runs in his last 40 innings of work, so the Cubs should get some great opportunities here. The Marlins are finally putting together some offense, and over their last 18 games they have averaged 4.6 runs per game, and have gone for 5 or more in half of them. They have been at their offensive best vs. a lefthander where they are now 14-3 to the OVER in their last 17 when facing one. These teams have failed to produce an UNDER in each of the last five meetings as well. Play this one OVER the total.