The Cubs snapped their skid with a big win over the Guardians on Friday that featured home runs from both players who bunted in Thursday’s loss. Any bigger implications will come out in the wash if they falter again here, but that W felt like something more than just one game. At the very least, it helped the Cubs keep pace with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh while gaining a game on St. Louis.
Marcus Stroman is on the mound in this one and is reportedly feeling no lingering effects from the blister that forced him from his start last Sunday in London.