Cubs try to extend win streak, take on the Dodgers
Chicago Cubs (17-9, first in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (17-9, second in the NL West) Los Angeles; Saturday, 7:15 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (3-0, 3. 00 ERA, 1. 04 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (0-2, 6.
11 ERA, 1. 87 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) LINE: Dodgers -154, Cubs +129; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs are looking to build upon a 10-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles has a 17-9 record overall and a 9-4 record at home.
The Dodgers have the highest team slugging percentage in the NL at . 469. Chicago has gone 6-4 in road games and 17-9 overall.
Cubs hitters have a collective . 357 on-base percentage, the top percentage in the NL. The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season.