Reds vs Cubs Free Pick August 16, 2017 – Jesse Schule

Reds vs Cubs Free Pick August 16, 2017
The Cubs have split the first two games of this home series versus Cincinnati, but I like Chicago in the rubber match Wednesday. Homer Bailey will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he’s been hit hard since returning to Cincinnati. He allowed a pair of runs on five hits and five walks in five innings in a no decision versus Milwaukee his last time out. He’s 2-4 with an 8.61 ERA in his last six starts. The Cubs will hand the ball to veteran John Lackey, who has been on a roll of late. Lackey (10-9, 4.82 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings in a win at Arizona his last time out. He’s 5-0 with a 3.42 ERA in his last five starts. Chicago was won 20 of their last 27 home games versus the Reds, and they are 6-0 in Lackey’s last six starts. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule