TJ Pemberton

Play on the Cubs 

The Chicago Cubs look to complete a three game sweep before heading into the break. The Cubs have outscored the Padres 16-10 in this series. Chicago is 7-3 over their last 10 games and hold a winning road record. The Padres have lost 4 straight and are 20-30 on their home field. The Cubs are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in San Diego and are 5-0 in Lesters last 5 road starts. The Padres are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series and are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.

Play on the Red Sox

Boston sit in the top spot of the AL East and want to head into All-Star break with another win. The Red Sox are 67-30 on the season and are 33-13 at Fenway. Boston is 9-1 over their last 10 games and beat the Blue Jays 6-2 yesterday. Brian Johnson will make the start for the Red Sox. Johnson will be out to prove himself today after coming off the disabled list last week. Johnson pitched 4.2 innings on July 3rd allowing 2 earned. The Blue Jays are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Boston and are 8-21 in the last 29 meetings. The Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record and are 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 home starts.

Play on the Nationals -128

The Nationals have lost two straight to the Mets after winning game 1 of this four game series. The Nationals have been outscored 11-6 over the past two games and are 5-5 over their last 10 games. Hellickson will make his 13th start of the season and is 3-1 on the season with 57 innings pitched. Hellickson pitched a 5 inning shutout in his last start on July 10th. Oswalt will get his 4th start for the Mets and is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. The Nats will be hungry today and Oswalt is a fade in this one!

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