San Diego at Chicago

This is the fifth straight road game for a San Diego squad on a 4-11 run. It's also their ninth road game over the last 12 contests. The offense is #25 in runs scored and on-base percentage, and #16 in slugging. Starter Joey Lucchesi likes to pitch in a big park in San Diego, but on the road he has a 5.79 ERA. The Padres are 17-38 against a left-handed starter, including 15-41 away versus a southpaw. First-place Chicago ranks ninth in baseball in pitching, while the offense is #13 in runs scored, fifth in on-base percentage, seventh in slugging. The Cubs have won six of seven after a 6-5 victory over San Diego yesterday and are 53-18 at Wrigley Field against losing teams, plus 22-10 when Jose Quintana takes the mound at home. Play the Cubs.