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Sun, Jun 2 @ 2:20 pm ET
@ Chicago Cubs (29-30)
- Wrigley Field
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CHC -125, O/U 7
Probable Pitchers
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- N. Lodolo CIN
- 4-2, 3.12 ERA, 0.94 WHIP
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- B. Brown CHC
- 1-1, 2.72 ERA, 1.06 WHIP
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NL Central Standings
| Team | W-L | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|
MIL | 35-23 | 7-3 | W4 |
CHC | 29-30 | 2-8 | W1 |
STL | 27-29 | 7-3 | L2 |
PIT | 27-31 | 5-5 | W1 |
CIN | 25-33 | 5-5 | L1 |
Full Standings
Schedule
| Regular season | |
|---|---|
| vs STL | Mon, May 27W 3-1 |
| vs STL | Tue, May 28L 7-1 |
| vs STL | Wed, May 29L 5-3 |
| @ CHC | Fri, May 31W 5-4 |
| @ CHC | Sat, Jun 1L 7-5 |
| @ CHC | Sun, Jun 2 2:20 pm |
| @ COL | Mon, Jun 3 8:40 pm |
| @ COL | Tue, Jun 4 8:40 pm |
| @ COL | Wed, Jun 5 3:10 pm MLBN |
| vs CHC | Thu, Jun 6 7:10 pm MLBN |
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
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| Team | .218 (29th) | 237 (21st) | 53 (20th) | 3.98 (16th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| C. Encarnacion-Strand 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B | Wrist |
| M. McLain SS Matt McLain SS | Shoulder |
| B. Williamson SP Brandon Williamson SP | Shoulder |
| J. Wilson RP Justin Wilson RP | Shoulder |
| E. Pagan RP Emilio Pagan RP | Triceps |
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