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MLB : ATS Matchup
Wednesday 6/28/2017Line$ LineOU LineScore
CHICAGO CUBS  LACKEY )
 
WASHINGTON  STRASBURG )
+1.5  -135

-1.5  +115
+165

-175

8.5un
 
4
Final
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CHICAGO CUBS (39 - 38) at WASHINGTON (46 - 31)
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Wednesday, 6/28/2017 7:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
953CHICAGO CUBS+160Ov 8,-110+150Ov 8.5,-105
954WASHINGTON-170Un 8,-110-160Un 8.5,-115
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CHICAGO CUBS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games39-38-15.237-384.60.2400.3190.4090.7284.40.2380.3070.3960.703
Road Games17-22-1117-214.50.2370.3160.3940.7104.40.2390.3070.3970.705
vs Right-handed Starters26-32-21.327-304.20.2290.3060.3910.6964.40.2360.3070.3910.698
Past 7 Games3-4-2.11-63.70.2380.3130.3700.6843.30.2150.2740.3230.597
Grass Games39-38-15.237-384.60.2400.3190.4090.7284.40.2380.3070.3960.703
Night Games24-20-3.222-204.80.2470.3290.4200.7494.20.2280.2990.3880.687
CHICAGO CUBS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.60.2400.31977258862012014970.4093363016532354072546855
Road Games4.50.2370.316391336317634460.3941661543471228436292922
Righty Starters4.20.2290.306581942445877710.3912292144811740054404947
CHICAGO CUBS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.291.189268.3109982113310829711-1219870.4%
Road Games2.921.16711441378915441392-57187.5%

WASHINGTON - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games46-31+038-355.60.2770.3430.4590.8014.40.2480.3070.4060.713
Home Games21-16-6.816-195.60.2960.3620.4700.8324.30.2470.3000.3960.696
vs Right-handed Starters39-26-1.135-276.00.2820.3510.4660.8174.60.2510.3100.4100.720
Past 7 Games4-3-0.53-47.00.3090.3920.4500.8423.60.2180.2690.3450.614
Grass Games46-31+038-355.60.2770.3430.4590.8014.40.2480.3070.4060.713
Night Games32-12+15.827-156.30.2930.3570.4890.8454.30.2470.3090.4090.719
WASHINGTON - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games5.60.2770.343772722755148141060.4594202705964555059497940
Home Games5.60.2960.362371288381734480.4702021332782328030264328
Righty Starters6.00.2820.35165230165012910910.4663752434954146652446633
WASHINGTON - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.961.414214.3123118228367519811-12201164.5%
Home Games4.291.275109535210117381039-66746.2%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CHICAGO CUBS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/14/2017MONTGOMERY(L)@ NY METSHARVEY(R)4-9L-1209 unO9621390
6/16/2017BUTLER(R)@ PITTSBURGHWILLIAMS(R)9-5W-1109.5 unO1152870
6/17/2017ARRIETA(R)@ PITTSBURGHNOVA(R)3-4L-1208.5 ovU751660
6/18/2017LACKEY(R)@ PITTSBURGHTAILLON(R)7-1W1009 evU1361340
6/19/2017LESTER(L)SAN DIEGORICHARD(L)3-2W-2108.5 unU7417111
6/20/2017MONTGOMERY(L)SAN DIEGOCHACIN(R)4-0W-1909 unU970581
6/21/2017BUTLER(R)SAN DIEGODIAZ(R)2-3L-1959.5 ovU210890
6/22/2017ARRIETA(R)@ MIAMILOCKE(L)11-1W-1359 unO1680740
6/23/2017LACKEY(R)@ MIAMIURENA(R)0-2L-1209.5 unU671340
6/24/2017LESTER(L)@ MIAMINICOLINO(L)5-3W-1559 unU1150411
6/25/2017MONTGOMERY(L)@ MIAMIVOLQUEZ(R)2-4L-1359 unU8111550
6/26/2017BUTLER(R)@ WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L)5-4W14010 evU91011292
6/27/2017ARRIETA(R)@ WASHINGTONSCHERZER(R)1-6L1607.5 ovU222990
6/28/2017LACKEY(R)@ WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R) 
6/29/2017LESTER(L)@ WASHINGTONROSS(R) 
6/30/2017MONTGOMERY(L)@ CINCINNATIFELDMAN(R) 
7/1/2017BUTLER(R)@ CINCINNATIFINNEGAN(L) 
7/2/2017ARRIETA(R)@ CINCINNATIADLEMAN(R) 
7/4/2017 TAMPA BAY  
7/5/2017 TAMPA BAY  

WASHINGTON - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/14/2017ROARK(R)ATLANTATEHERAN(R)2-13L-1709.5 evO7411671
6/15/2017GONZALEZ(L)@ NY METSGSELLMAN(R)8-3W-1209 unO1260631
6/16/2017SCHERZER(R)@ NY METSMATZ(L)7-2W-1407.5 evO1290542
6/17/2017STRASBURG(R)@ NY METSLUGO(R)7-4W-1658.5 unO11711271
6/18/2017ROSS(R)@ NY METSDEGROM(R)1-5L1209 ovU46111101
6/19/2017ROARK(R)@ MIAMINICOLINO(L)7-8L-1109.5 evO13811361
6/20/2017GONZALEZ(L)@ MIAMIVOLQUEZ(R)12-3W-1209 evO1150661
6/21/2017SCHERZER(R)@ MIAMISTRAILY(R)1-2L-1457.5 ovU541230
6/23/2017STRASBURG(R)CINCINNATICASTILLO(R)6-5W-2509 evO13130990
6/24/2017ROSS(R)CINCINNATIBAILEY(R)18-3W-14510 ovO19901073
6/25/2017ROARK(R)CINCINNATIFELDMAN(R)2-6L-15510 ovU8711260
6/26/2017GONZALEZ(L)CHICAGO CUBSBUTLER(R)4-5L-15010 evU12929101
6/27/2017SCHERZER(R)CHICAGO CUBSARRIETA(R)6-1W-1707.5 ovU990222
6/28/2017STRASBURG(R)CHICAGO CUBSLACKEY(R) 
6/29/2017ROSS(R)CHICAGO CUBSLESTER(L) 
6/30/2017ROARK(R)@ ST LOUISLEAKE(R) 
7/1/2017GONZALEZ(L)@ ST LOUISWACHA(R) 
7/2/2017SCHERZER(R)@ ST LOUISMARTINEZ(R) 
7/3/2017 NY METS  
7/4/2017 NY METS  
7/5/2017 NY METS  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CHICAGO CUBS: 2016: 103-58, won World Series
Manager: Joe Maddon (third season)
Who's new? OF Jon Jay, RHP Wade Davis, LHP Brett Anderson, RHP Koji Uehara, LHP Brian Duensing, RHP Eddie Butler
Who's gone? OF Dexter Fowler, IF/OF Jorge Soler, LHP Aroldis Chapman, LHP Travis Wood, RHP Trevor Cahill, RHP Jason Hammel
Projected lineup: LF Kyle Schwarber (.000, 0 HR, 0 RBI in two games), 3B Kris Bryant (.292, 39, 102), 1B Anthony Rizzo (.292, 32, 109), 2B Ben Zobrist (.272, 18, 76), SS Addison Russell (.238, 21, 95), RF Jason Heyward (.230, 7, 49, 11 SB), C Willson Contreras (.282, 12, 35), CF Jon Jay (.291, 2, 26 with Padres) or Albert Almora (.277, 3, 14 in 47 games)
Rotation: LH Jon Lester (19-5, 2.44 ERA), RH Jake Arrieta (18-8, 3.10), RH Kyle Hendricks (16-8, 2.13), RH John Lackey (11-8, 3.35), LH Brett Anderson (1-2, 11.91 in four games with Dodgers) or LH Mike Montgomery (4-5, 2.52 with Mariners and Cubs) or RH Eddie Butler (2-5, 7.17 with Rockies) or LH Rob Zastryzny (1-0, 1.13 ERA in eight games) or RH Alec Mills (0-0, 13.50 in three games with Royals)
Key relievers: RH Wade Davis (2-1, 1.87, 27/30 SV with Royals), RH Pedro Strop (2-2, 2.85), RH Hector Rondon (2-3, 3.53, 18/23 SV), RH Koji Uehara (2-3, 3.45, 7/9 SV with Red Sox), RH Carl Edwards Jr. (0-1, 3.75), RH Justin Grimm (2-1, 4.10), LH Brian Duensing (1-0, 4.05 with Royals)
Hot spots: Fifth Starter. Of all the candidates vying to replace Hammel, who signed with Kansas City as a free agent, most have plenty of upside but didn't log many innings last year. That includes Anderson, who had one productive season and one unproductive season for the Dodgers. Keep an eye on southpaw Montgomery, who tossed two shutouts as a starter for the Mariners in 2015, came to the Cubs last year in a midseason trade, then was effective as a reliever. Last time he was on the mound, he recorded the save in Game 7 of the World Series.
Outlook: There hasn't been a back-to-back champion this century. For opponents of the Cubs, that might be the most tangible nugget of hope. Most of the key players return from a powerhouse team that played historically good defense, got no fewer than 165 innings from each of its top five starters, and featured a deep lineup led by NL MVP Kris Bryant. In the bullpen, two-time All-Star Davis is capable of replacing closer Chapman if he's healthy. Among the Cubs' regular position players, only Zobrist and new center fielder Jay are over 30 ' everyone else is either entering or in the midst of his prime. This is a strong outlook.
WASHINGTON:
Manager: Dusty Baker (second season)
Who's new? CF Adam Eaton, C Matt Wieters, 1B Adam Lind, LHP Enny Romero, RHP Joe Blanton
Who's gone? CF Ben Revere, C Wilson Ramos, RHP Lucas Giolito, RHP Mat Latos, LHP Sean Burnett, RHP Mark Melancon, LHP Marc Rzepczynski, RHP Yusmeiro Petit
Projected lineup: CF Adam Eaton (.284, 14 HR, 59 RBI, 14 SB with White Sox), SS Trea Turner (.342, 13, 40, 33), 2B Daniel Murphy (.347, 25, 104), RF Bryce Harper (.243, 24, 86, 21 SB), 3B Anthony Rendon (.270, 20, 85), LF Jayson Werth (.244, 21, 69), 1B Ryan Zimmerman (.218, 15, 46) or Adam Lind (.239, 20, 58 with Mariners), C Matt Wieters (.243, 17, 66 with Orioles)
Rotation: RH Max Scherzer (20-7, 2.96 ERA), RH Tanner Roark (16-10, 2.83), LH Gio Gonzalez (11-11, 4.57), RH Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 3.60), RH Joe Ross (7-5, 3.43)
Key relievers: RH Shawn Kelley (3-2, 2.64), RH Joe Blanton (7-2, 2.48), RH Blake Treinen (4-1, 2.28), LH Sammy Solis (2-4, 2.41), RH Trevor Gott (0-0, 1.50), LH Oliver Perez (2-3, 4.95), LH Enny Romero (2-0, 5.91 with Rays)
Hot spots: First base and closer. Zimmerman posted a career-low .642 OPS last season and was often spelled by left-handed hitter Clint Robinson. Now 32, Zimmerman must prove he's worthy of regular playing time. Robinson and free-agent pickup Lind are next in line. The ninth inning could be a committee job too, though it's never been the Nationals' preferred method. After Kenley Jansen spurned D.C. for less money in L.A., their choices were limited. Kelley and Blanton have never closed in a combined 20 seasons in the majors, but both were stalwart set-up men last season. Joe Nathan and his 377 career saves are also in camp on a minor-league deal.
Outlook: Trading former top prospect Lucas Giolito to the White Sox for Eaton signaled the Nationals' championship ambitions. Their five-game loss to the Dodgers last October marked the third time in five years they've fallen just short of the NLCS. Washington begins the season with some familiar weapons ' a dangerous heart of the lineup, an experienced bench and exceptional starting pitching. Eaton is a huge upgrade over Revere at the plate, but Wieters will be pressed to replace Ramos' 3.5 wins above replacement (via FanGraphs). Failing to sign a marquee closer could prove fatal if Kelley, Nathan or someone else can't hold down the ninth inning.
PREVIEW
Nationals' Strasburg looks to stay cool versus Cubs
 

WASHINGTON -- - After his last start, Stephen Strasburg reflected on the challenge of pitching in the heat and humidity of the nation's capital.

"I was trying to go as long as I can and as hard as I can," said Strasburg, who lasted only five innings Friday against the Cincinnati Reds and did not figure in the decision.

The game time temperature was 87. "I will have to go back to the drawing board (to handle it). I think I will adjust eventually," Strasburg said.

The last comment was intriguing since Strasburg has been pitching for Washington since 2010. He noted he is from the less humid West Coast, and the summer heat in Washington was one of the reasons why some were surprised when he signed a long extension with the Nationals in May 2016.

The humidity is only supposed to be moderate Wednesday night when Strasburg (8-2, 3.57 ERA) is slated to take the mound against the Chicago Cubs and fellow right-hander John Lackey (5-8, 4.74). The first-place Nationals are 46-31 while the Cubs are 39-38 after the Nationals won 6-1 on Tuesday.

Strasburg is 0-1 with a 1.95 ERA in four starts in his career against the Cubs. The former No. 1 overall draft pick out of San Diego State made one start against Chicago in 2012, two in 2013 and one last year.

In his start last season, he allowed one run and six hits in seven innings but did not figure in the decision.

Current Cubs are batting .287 in 94 at-bats with three homers against Strasburg. But that counts outfielder Jason Heyward (.405 in 37 at-bats), who is on the disabled list and eligible (though unlikely) to come off Thursday

Utility player Tommy La Stella is 3-for-9 with a home run against Strasburg, who has allowed 13 runs in his last 15 1/3 innings over three starts this month.

Lackey is coming off a June 23 quality start against the Marlins, even though he got the loss as he allowed two runs (one earned) in six innings.

He is 2-0 against the Washington franchise, including a start against the Montreal Expos. Lackey has three straight quality starts against the Nationals.

Current Washington hitters are batting .297 in 165 at-bats against Lackey. But that includes outfielder Jayson Werth (7-for-18, .389), who is in the disabled list with a left foot contusion and is not expected back until after the All-Star break.

Look for Adam Lind, a part-time first baseman and left fielder, to get a shot against Lackey on Wednesday. The left-handed hitter is 18-for-43 in his career against the right-hander.

Ryan Zimmerman, the normal first baseman, is 4-for-12 against Lackey and is one of the top hitters in the National League. So Lind may get a start in left field, where Brian Goodwin has seen a lot of time since Werth was hurt in early June.

The Cubs are 17-22 on the road and trying to find that World Series magic.

"Last year was just a different vibe, a different start. Guys were having, simultaneously, career years. This year we're not. Part of it is -- we're just not. And part of it is we've been impacted by injury," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said.

Maddon has been managing this series like the Cubs playoff lives are at stake -- because they are.

"Every team goes through tests, every single season. Guys are hurt. This team's no different," said Heyward, who has been on the disabled list since June 19.


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