The Cincinnati Reds (73-66) face the Chicago Cubs (64-75) in game 2 of their 3-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 7:40 pm EST. The Cubs won game 1 by a score of 4-3.

Game Details:

• Moneyline: Reds -157, Cubs +147
• The Reds are 20-10 as moneyline favorites of -165 or shorter
• The Cubs have won 27 of 76 games as underdogs

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Wade Miley (11-5, 2.97 ERA, 114 K)
• Cubs: Adrian Sampson (0-1, 1.59 ERA, 11 K)

Recent Form:

• Cubs: Won 6 straight, including sweeps of Twins and Pirates
• Reds: Lost 4 straight series, including most recent vs Tigers
• Reds now 1 game behind Padres for wild card spot

Keys to Watch:

• Reds' Joey Votto (batting .400 vs Cubs this year) sat out game 1
• Miley struggled in last start (5 runs in 4 innings)
• Sampson impressed in last outing (3.1 shutout innings)
• Reds need consistency in both pitching and hitting
• Critical series for Reds' playoff hopes with Cardinals series upcoming

The Reds must find consistency on both sides of the ball to maintain their playoff push, as their recent inconsistent play has cost them their wild card position. With tough games ahead, this series against the surging Cubs becomes even more crucial for Cincinnati's postseason aspirations.

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