The Chicago Cubs are set to invade Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, looking a bit shaky with a 3-3 record, while the Guardians are hanging around with a 4-3 record. Tonight, Shota Imanaga, the Cubs' LHP, will toe the rubber against Slade Cecconi, the Guardians' RHP. Imanaga's got some work to do, with a 0-1 record and a 7.20 ERA over 5.0 innings pitched, while Cecconi's trying to escape a 12.46 ERA trap over 4.1 innings pitched. If you're looking for a team that's been raking, the Cubs have you beat with a .232 batting average; Cleveland's managed just .189.
Both of these starters have been rocked, but someone's gotta pitch. The Cubs have a team ERA of 3.50; the Guardians are a hair worse at 3.98. The injury report's a mixed bag: Chicago's Jeff Brigham and Trent Thornton are on the 7-Day IL, while Cleveland's George Valera might rejoin the party soon. Will Imanaga find his groove, or will Cecconi surprise? Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.