Unexpected Barking Surprises Shake Up Wild Card Round Drama
Padres vs. Cubs
The Cubs have the lead in the series, but I’m not overly confident that this team can close out the series. They are starting a reliever today because apparently they have no confidence in Shota Imanaga to do his job? I’m not really sure what the strategy is for the Cubs overall. They are moving Imanaga to the bullpen for bulk relief because his first inning ERA is 7.20. But, if it is just the first inning he pitches, does it matter if it is actually the first inning? I guess that’s what they are looking to see. The Padres played fairly well yesterday, but just couldn’t get much going consistently. They send Dylan Cease out there today, and he hasn’t exactly been consistent himself. If they can get to a Game 3, they will put Yu Darvish on the mound. The Cubs will probably counter with Colin Rea, who has been good, but I’m not sure you want to have your season rest on him. The Padres are -103 to win today, and +295 to win the series. I think I’d take the Padres to win the series in terms of value. This is a closer matchup than we are seeing on the board.



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