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MLB : ATS Matchup
Friday 5/22/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
CHICAGO CUBS  LESTER )
 
ARIZONA  COLLMENTER )
-1.5  +125

+1.5  -145
-120

+110

8.5un
 
4
Final
5

CHICAGO CUBS (23 - 17) at ARIZONA (19 - 21)
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Friday, 5/22/2015 9:40 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
909CHICAGO CUBS-130Ov 8,-115-140Ov 8,-120
910ARIZONA+120Un 8,-105+130Un 8,+100
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CHICAGO CUBS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games23-17+3.818-184.20.2460.3190.3910.7104.10.2460.2970.3850.682
Road Games10-9+1.411-64.80.2450.3090.4200.7294.90.2590.3130.4170.730
vs Right-handed Starters19-14+2.613-173.90.2400.3120.3910.7023.80.2380.2890.3620.651
Past 7 Games5-2+2.83-44.30.2260.3120.3680.6793.60.2440.2930.3940.687
Grass Games23-17+3.818-184.20.2460.3190.3910.7104.10.2460.2970.3850.682
Night Games15-8+7.211-94.70.2660.3380.4440.7824.10.2390.2930.3620.654
CHICAGO CUBS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.20.2460.319401359334648390.3911611473953930128313230
Road Games4.80.2450.30919669164385230.42088621981612812171711
Righty Starters3.90.2400.312331108266517340.3911221153293023525262827
CHICAGO CUBS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.201.350120595611310491159-710758.8%
Road Games5.151.52657.7353360628544-55455.6%

ARIZONA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games19-21+0.220-184.70.2670.3210.4000.7214.40.2630.3190.4180.737
Home Games9-12-2.913-75.00.2680.3300.4150.7454.90.2760.3350.4290.765
vs Left-handed Starters4-5+0.25-34.90.2690.3410.3790.7214.90.2580.3250.4090.734
Past 7 Games4-3+1.22-54.00.2630.2980.3470.6454.00.2490.3070.3800.687
Grass Games19-21+0.220-184.70.2670.3210.4000.7214.40.2630.3190.4180.737
Night Games15-16+0.816-144.90.2670.3170.4070.7244.20.2540.3100.3980.709
ARIZONA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.70.2670.321401425381699340.4001791133023627937173320
Home Games5.00.2680.33021721193327200.41510067154151421691815
Lefty Starters4.90.2690.34193359012270.37943377677114393
ARIZONA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.371.419136676614214511197-95645.5%
Home Games4.541.47581.3424190830603-52250%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CHICAGO CUBS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/8/2015HAMMEL(R)@ MILWAUKEENELSON(R)7-6W1008 ovO10501092
5/9/2015WOOD(L)@ MILWAUKEELOHSE(R)4-12L-1158.5 unO8521140
5/10/2015HENDRICKS(R)@ MILWAUKEEGARZA(R)2-3L-1108.5 evU650990
5/11/2015LESTER(L)NY METSDEGROM(R)4-3W-1458.5 ovU680661
5/12/2015ARRIETA(R)NY METSSYNDERGAARD(R)6-1W-1457 unP11120530
5/13/2015HAMMEL(R)NY METSHARVEY(R)2-1W-1106.5 unU770660
5/14/2015WOOD(L)NY METSNIESE(L)6-5W-1407.5 ovO6501061
5/15/2015HENDRICKS(R)PITTSBURGHLOCKE(L)11-10W-1309.5 ovO1516015121
5/16/2015LESTER(L)PITTSBURGHCOLE(R)4-1W+1008 ovU88011103
5/17/2015ARRIETA(R)PITTSBURGHBURNETT(R)0-3L-14010 unU590861
5/19/2015HAMMEL(R)@ SAN DIEGOSHIELDS(R)3-4L1106.5 ovO753530
5/20/2015WADA(L)@ SAN DIEGOROSS(R)3-2W1257 unU560680
5/21/2015HENDRICKS(R)@ SAN DIEGODESPAIGNE(R)3-0W-1157 unU760530
5/22/2015LESTER(L)@ ARIZONACOLLMENTER(R) 
5/23/2015ARRIETA(R)@ ARIZONADE LA ROSA(R) 
5/24/2015HAMMEL(R)@ ARIZONAHELLICKSON(R) 
5/25/2015WADA(L)WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R) 
5/26/2015HENDRICKS(R)WASHINGTONCOLE(R) 
5/27/2015 WASHINGTON  
5/29/2015 KANSAS CITY  

ARIZONA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/8/2015HELLICKSON(R)SAN DIEGOSHIELDS(R)5-6L+1108.5 evO75012100
5/9/2015ANDERSON(R)SAN DIEGOROSS(R)4-6L-1158 unO98114121
5/10/2015HUDSON(R)SAN DIEGOCASHNER(R)2-1W-1058.5 unU530890
5/11/2015COLLMENTER(R)WASHINGTONSCHERZER(R)1-11L+1408 unO6601570
5/12/2015DE LA ROSA(R)WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R)14-6W+1308.5 evO16501261
5/13/2015HELLICKSON(R)WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L)6-9L+1159 unO14120863
5/15/2015ANDERSON(R)@ PHILADELPHIABILLINGSLEY(R)3-4L-1157.5 unU1081760
5/16/2015BRADLEY(R)@ PHILADELPHIAWILLIAMS(R)5-7L-1208 unO105213111
5/17/2015COLLMENTER(R)@ PHILADELPHIAO'SULLIVAN(R)0-6L-1308 unU81011180
5/18/2015DE LA ROSA(R)@ MIAMIHAREN(R)3-2W1108 unU950640
5/19/2015HELLICKSON(R)@ MIAMIKOEHLER(R)4-2W1308 evU960651
5/20/2015ANDERSON(R)@ MIAMIPHELPS(R)6-1W1157.5 unU1190431
5/21/2015BRADLEY(R)@ MIAMILATOS(R)7-6W1307.5 unO11811280
5/22/2015COLLMENTER(R)CHICAGO CUBSLESTER(L) 
5/23/2015DE LA ROSA(R)CHICAGO CUBSARRIETA(R) 
5/24/2015HELLICKSON(R)CHICAGO CUBSHAMMEL(R) 
5/25/2015ANDERSON(R)@ ST LOUISMARTINEZ(R) 
5/26/2015BRADLEY(R)@ ST LOUISGARCIA(L) 
5/27/2015 @ ST LOUIS  
5/29/2015 @ MILWAUKEE  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CHICAGO CUBS: CHICAGO (AP) - Standing in the shade on a beautiful afternoon in Arizona, Jon Lester embraced the question that hovers over the Chicago Cubs these days.
When it comes to all those highly touted prospects, Lester said the time is now.
''When I played in Boston, we didn't have time to grow up,'' the left-hander explained. ''You just had to show up and play, and each year you're expected to win, so that's how I feel. Every year they should come in and expect to be not only division winners, but World Series champions. If you don't have that mindset, then I think you're playing for the wrong reasons.''
Heady stuff for a franchise known mostly for futility, but the Cubs think it's a new era after five consecutive losing seasons.
The shift in thinking for president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and the rest of the front office was evident during an aggressive offseason that included the addition of Joe Maddon after the veteran manager opted out of his contract with Tampa Bay, and a $155 million, six-year contract to add Lester.
The hiring of Maddon meant dumping Rick Renteria after just one year, and Lester's deal is a significant investment for a pitcher who turned 31 in January. But looking at their good young core and rich minor league system, the Cubs felt it was time to act.
''There's a lot of talent here. Now it's about executing,'' Lester said. ''It's going out and playing good baseball for six months. It's hard to do. But that's why we're here. We're going to figure it out as we go.''
The Cubs, who also acquired center fielder Dexter Fowler and catcher Miguel Montero in trades, should be much improved after their 73-89 finish in 2014. But going from last place to the playoffs could depend more on the development of Chicago's top prospects than its newest players.
Jorge Soler takes over in right field after making his major league debut in August and drawing raves for his approach at the plate in the season's final month. Javier Baez, Arismendy Alcantara and Kris Bryant - all 20-something position players with considerable potential - also are key to the Cubs' chance for a breakthrough.
''You don't really read enough about their personalities and their makeup. That to me makes them real prospects,'' Maddon said. ''There's a lot of guys who throw 95 mph and hit balls out of sight. But with the makeup, personality and character ... that's what really turns me on to this group.''
Here are a few more things to watch with the Cubs:
UNDER THE RADAR: Jake Arrieta was a pleasant surprise, finishing with a 10-5 record and a sparkling 2.53 ERA in 25 starts last year. He struck out 167 in 156 2-3 innings and allowed just five homers.
Arrieta, 29, began last season on the disabled list with right shoulder tightness but looked healthy this spring and could team with Lester to give Chicago a potent top of the rotation.
''There's always room to improve. There's always things to get better at,'' Arrieta said. ''There's a right way to go about doing that, and I think that there's some things that I can clean up and kind of use in regard to what I did last season to make it even better.''
AT THE PLATE: The Cubs struck out a major league-high 1,477 times last season, and their .300 on-base percentage was 28th among 30 teams. They had six players with at least 100 strikeouts.
The addition of Fowler, who had a .375 on-base percentage last season with Houston, should help the top of the order, and the pressure is on new hitting coach John Mallee to help Baez and the other young hitters make more consistent contact.
IN THE DUGOUT: Maddon is one of the game's most creative managers, and the move to the NL and one of the game's most quirky ballparks in Wrigley Field could lead to all sorts of different lineups. He could put the pitcher in the eighth slot in the lineup in some situations. Pretty much everything is on the table when it comes to Maddon.
IN THE FIELD: The majors' second-oldest ballpark is undergoing a major renovation that could affect its notoriously fickle wind, which can turn innocent fly balls into homers and long drives into outs. A massive new videoboard is expected to be in place by opening day, but the bleachers will be under construction for the first part of the season. How the work on the ballpark affects the the field remains to be seen.
ARIZONA: PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's desert overhaul began last summer with the hire of Tony La Russa as chief baseball officer.
More hires followed: Dave Stewart as general manager, Joe Carter and De Jon Watson to front-office positions, Chip Hale as the new manager.
Now that the brain trust is in place, it's time to see what the new-look Diamondbacks can do on the field.
''I don't have a crystal ball. I just know we'll be competitive,'' La Russa said. ''I've said before, I'll be broken-hearted if we don't have a winning record this year.''
Arizona has fallen hard since winning the 2011 NL West crown, putting together a pair of .500 seasons before dropping to 64-98 a year ago, the worst record in baseball and second-worst in franchise history.
Some of it was injuries; the Diamondbacks lost three pitchers to Tommy John surgery and seemed to have every one of their top players get hurt at some point.
But La Russa and the rest of the front office also saw need for changes, which began during the trade deadline and continued during the offseason.
Gone are catcher Miguel Montero, third baseman Martin Prado, shortstop Didi Gregorius, along with pitchers Wade Miley and Brandon McCarthy.
Even with the losses, Arizona's lineup should be potent.
A.J. Pollock, Mark Trumbo and Paul Goldschmidt are all healthy after missing games last season and David Peralta returns in right field after a solid rookie season. Arizona also picked up Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas, who has potentially game-changing power.
But, as has been the case in the desert, pitching will be the big question
Arizona traded Miley to Boston and its opening day starter will be Josh Collmenter, an over-the-top-throwing right-hander who has bounced between the bullpen and the rotation during his four big-league seasons.
Patrick Corbin and Bronson Arroyo were part of the rotation last season, but both underwent Tommy John surgery and aren't expected to return until at least midseason.
The Diamondbacks picked up right-hander Rubby De La Rosa in the Miley trade and right-hander Jeremy Hellickson in another deal with Tampa Bay. Arizona also signed 21-year-old Cuban right-hander Yoan Lopez, who is competing for a spot in the rotation, and has right-handers Chase Anderson and Trevor Cahill back from last season.
For all the potential the Diamondbacks have with their bats, it won't matter much if the pitchers don't come through.
A few more things to look for from the 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks:
GOLDY SHINES: Goldschmidt was having another stellar season in 2014 when he was derailed by a broken hand at the start of August. Before his injury, the All-Star first baseman had become one of the best power hitters in the game and was runner-up in the NL MVP race in 2013, when he hit .302 with 26 homers and 125 RBIs. He felt good throughout spring training and expected to be back giving the Diamondbacks some consistent pop in the lineup.
REPLACING MONTERO: Arizona took a gamble during the offseason by trading Montero to the Chicago Cubs. A two-time All-Star, Montero was a steadying influence in the clubhouse and behind the plate, not to mention a power bat in the lineup. Now that he's gone, the Diamondbacks will turn to 31-year-old Tuffy Gosewisch, who has 179 career at-bats and didn't break into the majors until 2013 after eight years in the minors.
ADDING TOMAS: The Diamondbacks made a bit of an international splash by signing Tomas to a six-year, $68 million contract. The dilemma now is to figure out where to play him and how quickly he can adjust to playing in the big leagues. Arizona would like to play the 24-year-old at third base, but could move him to the outfield if he can't make the transition to a position he's never played. Tomas has plenty of raw ability and is young, so the Diamondbacks have high hopes for him - wherever he ends up playing.
HUDSON'S RETURN: Daniel Hudson was a consistent performer on Arizona's staff before having Tommy John surgery each of the past two seasons. He returned last September, pitching in the bullpen. The right-hander is expected to start the season in the bullpen, but could find a place back in the rotation if he remains healthy.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (CHICAGO CUBS-ARIZONA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview* ===========================

By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer

Chicago (23-17) at Arizona (19-21), 9:40 p.m. EDT

As Jon Lester tries to remain perfect this month for the Chicago Cubs, the Arizona Diamondbacks look to stay undefeated for this week.

The left-hander attempts to win five straight starts for the first time in almost five years and help the visiting Cubs keep the Diamondbacks from extending their longest winning streak in nearly two years Friday night.

Lester (4-2, 3.70 ERA) didn't fret while going 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA in four April starts, and he's regrouped quite nicely to go 4-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four May outings. The only time he's won more consecutive starts was a six-game streak Aug. 27-Sept. 25, 2010.

He overcame nine hits to allow a run and strike out seven over seven innings of Saturday's 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh. After successfully pitching the Cubs (23-17) out of a jam in the seventh, Lester empathetically pumped his fist while walking off the mound to further ignite an already raucous crowd.

"He wears his heart on his sleeve and it's pretty cool to see out of a guy like that," Cubs rookie Kris Bryant said.

Because Lester has a personal catcher in backup David Ross, who has started all of Lester's eight games, Miguel Montero may have to wait a day to make his return to the field in Arizona (19-21). Montero spent his first nine seasons with the Diamondbacks, reaching No. 2 in franchise history in games played (906) and third in RBIs (448), before being traded to Chicago in December.

"To move Miggy was a difficult decision," Arizona general manager Dave Stewart said at the time.

Montero, batting .286 after going 1 for 11 this week in San Diego, had helped Arizona win the final five meetings with the Cubs last season.

His former team now returns home from recording a four-game sweep at Miami after being swept in three at Philadelphia. It's the Diamondbacks' longest winning stretch since taking five in a row July 3-7, 2013.

"To rebound from the last series really shows our character," center fielder A.J. Pollock said after Arizona used a four-run sixth inning to win 7-6 on Thursday.

Pollock went 6 for 10 with a homer, three RBIs, three steals and five runs in the last three games of the trip after going 2 for 16 in the first four.

Though Josh Collmenter (3-5, 5.36) is 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three home starts against the Cubs, he's 1-4 with a 6.84 ERA at Chase Field this year. The right-hander has yielded six home runs while posting an 11.30 ERA in May after giving up four runs in six innings of Sunday's 6-0 defeat at Philadelphia.

"Not very good," Collmenter said.

Chicago's Anthony Rizzo is 1 for 13 in the last four games but 4 for 10 with two doubles and a home run against Collmenter.

Bryant is batting .394 during a 10-game hitting streak. He has five home runs and 14 RBIs over the last 12 after hitting a two-run homer in Thursday's 3-0 victory at San Diego.

"I finally got a hanging curve ball," Bryant said. "I like to hit those. Those are usually easier to get in the air."

Arizona rookie Yasmany Tomas, meanwhile, is 13 for 26 with four RBIs while recording six straight multihit games.

Lester's only start against the Diamondbacks in the past five years came in 2013 when he gave up six runs and 11 hits over 4 1-3 innings of a 7-6 loss with Boston.


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