Dodgers at Cubs 6/20/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Cubs and the Dodgers are going to be playing in this game after the first game of the series was rained out. However, the game is still going to be one that is going to pit the two teams against each other and this is a game that could have some major implications on the standings and how the people are going to be seeing the two teams.

What is really different in this game is the fact the Dodgers are not relying really heavily on any single player. Matt Kemp is leading the team in average at .338 and 43 RBIs, but has only hit 12 in the stands. The homer king in Dodgerland is Max Muncy with 13.

For the Cubs they are relying on Javier Baez for most of the run production. On the season so far Baez has been able to hit a total of 14 homers and driven in 46 runs. However, he has done a great job at average for a power hitter at .255 Ross Stripling is the pitcher who is taking the mound for the Dodgers. On the season so far Stripling has been able to throw a total of 66.1 innings while striking out 78 batters. He has posted a 6-1 record and a 1.76 ERA.

The Cubs are countering with Jon Lester. Lester so far this year has been able to throw a total of 83 innings with a total of 69 batters going down swinging and an 8-2 record with a 2.28 ERA.