Giants at Cubs 8/20/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The San Francisco Giants open a three-game series on the road at Wrigley Field on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The Giants’ three-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday when they lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1. Madison Bumgarner suffered the loss while allowing six hits and four runs over six innings. Scooter Gennett knocked in the Giants only run of the game.

Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday 7-1 for their second straight victory. Jose Quintana threw seven sharp innings, while Anthony Rizzo belted a two-run homer and the Cubs beat the Pirates Sunday at the Little League Classic in Williamsport. Kevin Pillar leads San Francisco with a .268 batting average, in home runs with 17, in RBIs with 67, and hits with 121. The Giants are averaging .239 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .252. On Tuesday, the Giants will send Tyler Beede to the mound. The right-hander is 3-7 with an ERA of 5.77, 81 Ks and 36 BBs.

Javier Baez leads the Cubs with a .285 batting average, in hits with 139, in home runs with 28 and RBIs with 81. Chicago is averaging .255 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .249. On Tuesday, the Cubs will send Cole Hamels to the mound. The lefthander is 6-4 with an ERA of 3.69, 107 Ks and 39 BBs.