Cubs Look to Keep Home Win Streak Going, Host the Reds
The Cubs are 14-5 at home, while the Reds try to end a three-game road skid in the first meeting of the season.
- The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday at 7:40 p.m. ET, marking their first meeting this season with Edward Cabrera pitching against Chase Petty.
- Leading the NL Central with a 14-5 home record, Chicago has won 11 straight at Wrigley Field, while the second-place Reds arrive seeking to snap a three-game road skid.
- Chicago's Nico Hoerner has 26 RBIs with 10 doubles, while teammate Seiya Suzuki has four home runs over his last 10 games. Elly De La Cruz leads Cincinnati with 10 home runs.
- Sportsbook data favors the Cubs at-209 against the Reds at +173, with the game's over/under total set at 11 1/2 runs, reflecting Chicago's strong recent form.
- Roster depth challenges persist for both teams, with Cincinnati's Hunter Greene and Chicago's Justin Steele among several players on 15-day or 60-day injured lists heading into the matchup.
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