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BAL: R. Liz (1-0, 6.27)
CHC: J. Marquis (6-3, 4.43)
The Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.
Righthander Radhames Liz will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Liz is 1-0 this season with a 6.27 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Liz with Jason Marquis. Righthander Marquis has a 4.43 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 173-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs scored six runs in the first two innings on Wednesday, as they defeated the Orioles 7-4. The Cubs won that game as -180 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Geovany Soto went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in three runs for the Cubs. Ted Lilly tossed seven innings for the win, allowing four runs off five hits.
Jay Payton hit two home runs and finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Orioles, who were +165 underdogs. Matt Albers suffered the loss after giving up four runs in less than one inning.
Team records:
Baltimore: 39-37 SU
Chicago: 49-29 SU
CHC: J. Marquis (6-3, 4.43)
The Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.
Righthander Radhames Liz will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Liz is 1-0 this season with a 6.27 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Liz with Jason Marquis. Righthander Marquis has a 4.43 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 173-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs scored six runs in the first two innings on Wednesday, as they defeated the Orioles 7-4. The Cubs won that game as -180 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Geovany Soto went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in three runs for the Cubs. Ted Lilly tossed seven innings for the win, allowing four runs off five hits.
Jay Payton hit two home runs and finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Orioles, who were +165 underdogs. Matt Albers suffered the loss after giving up four runs in less than one inning.
Team records:
Baltimore: 39-37 SU
Chicago: 49-29 SU