The Cubs (17-11) were rolling entering their matchup against the Red Sox after sweeping the Astros at Wrigley Field. Chicago was able to take the first game of the series but Boston recovered to grab the last two. Injuries continue to weigh on Craig Counsell‘s squad as they prepare to play four games against the Mets at Citi Field starting Monday.
New York (14-13) stumbled out of the gate in 2024, losing their first five before winning seven of eight to get back above the .500 mark. Their .704 team OPS is right in the middle of baseball at 15th, but they’ve got some big hitters.