Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago Predictions July 2, 2023: A. Civale vs J. Taillon
The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs will meet for an interleague matchup on Sunday afternoon with the Guardians sending out Aaron Civale (ERA: 3.18) and the Cubs
Game outlook
The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs will meet for an interleague matchup on Sunday afternoon with the Guardians sending out Aaron Civale (ERA: 3.18) and the Cubs replying with Jameson Taillon (ERA: 6.75) as their starting pitchers. The Cubs are coming off a 10-1 victory over the Guardians on Friday, but Cleveland is the betting favorite opening at -115 and the line hasn't moved. This game will be taking place at Wrigley Field stadium beginning at 2:20pm EST on 7/2/2023.
Jameson Taillon Aims to Bounce Back in Series Concluding Mound Appearance; Cubs Look To Christopher Morel to Lead
Jameson Taillon will be taking the mound for the series conclusion. Taillon had trouble in his previous start as he allowed five runs in five innings against Baltimore, striking out eight batters. So far this season, Taillon has a disappointing 6.90 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with a 2-6 record in 58.2 innings pitched. Last season, he limited the Guardians to one run in five innings and owns a 3.94 ERA and a 1-2 record in three career meetings. The Cubs have been inconsistent this season, winning four but then losing three in a row before a 10-1 victory on Friday. They were swept by the Phillies, surrendering 16 runs. The Cubs are 5-5 in their last ten matches and four games out from first place in the Central. Christopher Morel has been in top form. The 24-year-old center fielder has five RBIs in the last six games and has put up 14 home runs, 34 RBIs and a .941 OPS in only 41 games played this season. His performance on Friday's game was 1 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs. Suzuki is listed as questionable. Chicago scores on average 4.60 runs per game, ranking 13th, and the pitching has a 3.96 team ERA, also placing them 13th.