The Cubs completed a sweep in Pittsburgh to raise their record to 27-22 and force a tie for first with the Cardinals. There return home now to take on the 4th-place Cincinnati Reds (22-26) and to build on an eight-and-two stretch. See below for the weekend's matchups.
Game 50, Friday, May 28, 1:20 pm central
CHC: RHP Adbert Alzolay (2-4, 4.30 ERA)
CIN: RHP Vladimir Gutierrez (0-0, -.-- ERA)
Alzolay has been a surprising source of consistency in the Cubs' rotation. He had his best start of the season last time against the Cards when he went 7 innings allowing two earned runs and not issuing a single free pass.