Cubs host the Phillies on home winning streak
Philadelphia Phillies (8-15, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (14-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:40 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Kyle Backhus (0-0, 5. 40 ERA, 1. 20 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (0-0) LINE: Cubs -172, Phillies +144; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chicago has gone 9-5 at home and 14-9 overall. The Cubs have hit 27 total home runs to rank third in the NL. Philadelphia has a 3-5 record in road games and an 8-15 record overall.
The Phillies have a 4-10 record in games when they have given up a home run. Wednesday's game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Cubs are ahead 4-1 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Dansby Swanson has a double, five home runs and 15 RBIs while hitting . 187 for the Cubs. Nico Hoerner is 15 for 46 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.