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St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs Play in Game 2 of Series
Kyle Leahy and Shota Imanaga start as the Cubs seek to extend a 1-0 series lead over the Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals face the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for their fifth meeting this season, with Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy opposing Cubs starter Shota Imanaga. St. Louis leads the series 3-1.
Entering Saturday, the Chicago Cubs hold a 49-39 record overall with a 26-18 home mark, while the St. Louis Cardinals stand at 46-39 including a 23-18 road record.
Chicago shortstop Dansby Swanson has 16 home runs and 57 RBIs, while Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recorded 12 hits over his last 10 games and Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson contributed 20 doubles.
Betting markets list the Cubs at-166 and the Cardinals at +136, with St. Louis holding a 34-14 record when recording at least eight hits versus Chicago's 39-13 mark.
Both rosters face numerous injury challenges, with Cubs players like Porter Hodge and Justin Steele on the 60-Day IL, while Cardinals reliever Ramon Urias remains sidelined on the 60-Day IL.