Padres at Cubs 7/21/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The San Diego Padres conclude a three-game series on the road at Wrigley Field on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. The Padres lost on Friday in the opening game of the series 6-5. Manny Machado and Josh Naylor each homered for the Padres in the loss. Eric Lauer allowed five hits and four runs over 4 2/3 innings but did not take part in the decision.

Anthony Rizzo blasted a grand slam for the Cubs after a 9-year old fan requested the Cubs slugger hit a home run before the start of the game. The home run was Rizzo’s first since June 15. Javier Baez homered for the Cubs as well and Chicago improved to 6-1 since returning from the All-Star Game. Eric Hosmer is leading San Diego with a .296 batting average and in hits with 109. Hunter Renfroe leads in home runs with 27, while Manny Machado leads in RBIS with 64. San Diego is averaging .242 at the plate while opposing hitters are averaging .252. On Sunday, the Padres will send Cal Quantrill to the mound. The right-hander is 2-2 with an ERA of 4.21, 39 Ks and 14 BBs.

Kris Bryant is leading the Cubs with a .296 batting average, while Javier Baez leads in hits with 111 and in home runs with 23. Anthony Rizzo leads in RBIs with 65. Chicago is averaging .256 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .248. On Sunday, the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound. The right-hander is 7-7 with an ERA of 3.46, 90 Ks and 21 BBs.