SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE: This is the 23rd of the Cubs’ 37 series in which they have split the first two games. There was no third game in two series. In the others, the Cubs are 11-9 overall but 3-4 at home, including 2-2 after winning, then losing in the first two games. They 4-0 after winning and losing on the road. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)

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The Cubs are favored (-187 moneyline odds to win) when they take the field at home against the Orioles (+155). The scheduled starters are Colin Rea (8-5) for the Chicago Cubs, and Brandon Young (0-5) for the Baltimore Orioles.