Cubs at Brewers 9/5/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/07/2019 at 7:27 AM ET

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs conclude a three-game series on the road with National League Central rivals the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs lost the opening game of the series 4-3 on Monday. The loss cut the Cubs lead in the NL Central to four games over the Brewers. Chicago relief pitcher Steve Cishek was wild in the ninth loading the bases with a walk, hitting two batters and throwing a passed ball, which helped contribute to the loss.

Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich knocked in the winning run by beating a throw to first base that avoided an inning ending double play and ended the game. The fielder’s choice by Yelich knocked in Keon Broxton from third. Josh Hader had given up a two-run home run to Anthony Rizzo in the eighth that put the Cubs ahead entering the ninth.
Ben Zobrist leads the Cubs with a .308 batting average. Javier Baez leads the team in home runs with 30, RBIs with 100 and hits with 153. Chicago has a team batting average of .263 while opposing hitters are averaging .240 at the plate against Cubs pitching. On Wednesday, the Cubs will send Jose Quintana to the mound. The lefthander this season is 11-9 with an ERA of 4.21, 123 Ks and 61 BBs.

Christian Yelich leads Milwaukee with a .315 batting average and team high 156 hits. Jesus Aguilar leads the team in home runs with 31 and RBIs with 93. Milwaukee has a team batting average of .252, while opposing hitters are averaging .237 at the plate against Brewers pitching. On Wednesday, the Brewers will send Jhoulys Chacin to the mound. The right-hander this season is 14-5 with an ERA of 3.53, 135 Ks and 61 BBs.

Although the Cubs have lost 4 of the last 5 against Milwaukee, Chicago has won 4 of Jose Quintana’s last 5 starts versus Milwaukee. Chicago has 10 of the last 13 overall and 5 of the last 7 versus teams with a winning record. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win at nice underdog price 5-4.

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