It’s the 110-62 Chicago Cubs versus the 102-68 Cleveland Indians in the 2nd game of the World Series in Cleveland, Ohio tonight. . The first pitch at Progressive Field is scheduled for 7:08 PM ET.
In Game 1 of this series the Indians beat the Cubs 6-0. In the game Cleveland’s Roberto Perez hit two HR and had four RBI and starter Corey Kluber and two relievers held Chicago scoreless on seven hits.
The Cubs had won three straight playoff games before getting shut out in Game 1 of this series. They rank 1st in the Majors in team ERA and 3rd in runs scored.
The Indians have won 11 of their last 12 games overall and they have only one loss in this season’s playoffs. They rank 5th in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
Pitching Match Up
Chicago: Jake Arrieta (18-8, 3.10 ERA)
Cleveland: Trevor Bauer (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Jake Arrieta goes tonight for the Cubs and in his last outing in the NLCS he gave up four earned runs in six innings in a 6-0 loss to the L.A. Dodgers. Chicago has lost both of his playoff starts and have lost his last three starts overall. In this season’s playoffs Arrieta is 0-1 with an ERA of 4.91 and has given up six earned runs 11 innings. The Cubs are 36-16 in Arrieta’s last 52 road starts, but in losing three straight with him on the hill all of those losses have come on the road. He has not pitched in Cleveland since he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles in 2010 when he was tagged up for five earned runs in six innings of work.
Trevor Bauer gets the nod for the Indians and he did not last past the first inning of his last start in the ALCS because of an injured finger. Cleveland has won both of his playoff starts where he has totaled only four innings and given up three earned runs. The Indians have won Bauer’s last four starts and they have won seven of their last eight home games with him on the hill.
Betting Angles
- The Cubs are 6-3 in their last 9 games against the Indians.
- In the last 6 games between these teams the Under record is 5-1.
- This season the Indians are 58-28 at home and the Cubs are 49-37 on the road.
Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
Chicago Cubs: 110-62 SU / O/U 80-84 / Run Line W/L 93-80
Cleveland Indians: 102-68 SU / O/U 81-78 / Run Line W/L 83-87
Chicago at Cleveland Key Betting Trends
- CHI is 8-2 in their last 10 interleague road games.
- CHI is 20-6 in their last 27 games following a loss.
- CHI has an Over record of 7-2 in their last 9 road games.
- CLE is 11-1 in their last 11 overall.
- CLE is 5-0 in their last 5 playoff home games.
- CLE has an Under record of 8-0 in their last 8 games.
Key Player Injuries
CUBS
- [C] 10/25/2016 – Kyle Schwarber is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs. Cleveland Indians ( Knee )
- [P] 04/04/2016 – Dallas Beeler 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
- [P] 04/04/2016 – Aaron Brooks 60-day DL (3/25) ( Hip )
- 3B] 04/04/2016 – Christian Villanueva 15-day DL (3/25) ( Fibula )
- [P] 03/31/2016 – Zac Rosscup 60-day DL (2/25) ( Shoulder )
INDIANS
- [P] 10/22/2016 – Trevor Bauer is upgraded to expected to start Game 2 of the World Series ( Finger )
- [P] 10/01/2016 – Carlos Carrasco 60-day DL (9/17), out for season ( Hand )
- [P] 09/13/2016 – Danny Salazar out indefinitely ( Forearm )
- [P] 07/18/2016 – Tommy Hunter 15-day DL (7/10) ( Back )
- [P] 07/07/2016 – Zach McAllister 15-day DL (7/6) ( Hip )
- [LF] 06/01/2016 – Marlon Byrd out for season ( Suspension )
- [LF] 05/14/2016 – Michael Brantley 60-day DL (5/10); out for season ( Shoulder )