What happened: Chicago and Cincinnati meet again after the Reds blanked the Cubs 4-0 in their July 10 meeting, with Hunter Greene working seven scoreless innings. Both clubs enter on one-game losing streaks, with Chicago dropping five of its last five and Cincinnati four of its last five.
Why it matters: The Cubs still hold a comfortable edge in the season series and the standings at 52-41, while the Reds sit under .500 at 42-50. makers have Chicago on the 0 total, signaling the market still favors the Cubs despite the recent skid.
By the numbers: Cubs: 52-41, 5.1 runs scored/game, 4.5 allowed, LWWWL over last five. Reds: 42-50, 4.2 scored, 4.8 allowed, LWLWL over last five. Most recent meeting (July 10): Reds 4, Cubs 0.
What to watch: Chicago looks to snap its skid and reassert its season-series edge over Cincinnati.