Arizona Diamondbacks Face Chicago Cubs in Key Matchup While Aiming to Extend Winning Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks (12-7, fourth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (12-9, first in the NL Central)

Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES:
Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes (0-1, 5.28 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)
Cubs: Colin Rea (0-0, 1.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, seven strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:
Diamondbacks -130, Cubs +109; over/under is 11 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to continue their three-game winning streak on the road as they face the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago holds a 12-9 overall record and is 4-4 in games played at home. The Cubs’ collective batting average of .255 ranks them third in the National League.

Meanwhile, the Arizona team stands at 12-7 overall and has been successful in 6 of 9 away games. They hold the second-best on-base percentage in MLB, currently at .347.

This Friday marks the fifth encounter between the two teams this season, with the series currently tied at 2-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Tucker stands out for the Cubs with 13 extra-base hits, including eight doubles and five home runs. In the last 10 games, Carson Kelly has shone for the Diamondbacks, hitting 10-for-21 with a double, triple, four homers, and 13 RBIs.

LAST 10 GAMES RESULTS:
Cubs: Going 5-5, with an average batting line of .262, the Cubs have managed a 3.89 ERA and outscored opponents by 14 runs.
Diamondbacks: Boasting a 7-3 record, the Diamondbacks have registered a .248 batting average, a 3.24 ERA, and matched outscoring their opponents by 14 runs.

INJURIES:
Cubs: Eli Morgan (15-Day IL - elbow), Justin Steele (15-Day IL - elbow), Tyson Miller (15-Day IL - hip), Ryan David Brasier (15-Day IL - hip), Javier Assad (15-Day IL - oblique)
Diamondbacks: Ketel Marte (10-Day IL - hamstring, day-to-day), Kendall Graveman (15-Day IL - back), Blaze Alexander (10-Day IL - oblique), Kevin Ginkel (15-Day IL - shoulder), Jordan Montgomery (60-Day IL - elbow), Blake Walston (60-Day IL - elbow)