Cubs Host Injury-Hit Reds to Open Four-Game Series at Wrigley

Overview

• The Cubs and Reds open a four-game series Monday at Wrigley Field, with Edward Cabrera facing call-up Chase Petty and a 6:10 p.m. CT first pitch moved up because of forecasted storms.
• Cincinnati reached Chicago at 20-14 after a weekend sweep by the Pirates, with a 27-8 scoring gap across the three losses.
• Injuries have thinned the Reds’ rotation as Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo remain out and Brandon Williamson went on the injured list, which led to Petty getting the start.
• Underlying indicators point to trouble for Cincinnati, including a 5.08 expected ERA from starters and an MLB-worst bullpen profile with a 5.19 expected ERA and 5.95 walks per nine.
• Chicago enters on a 15-3 surge with 11 straight home wins, and the preview projects the Cubs to take at least three games in this set.