The New York Mets took the first two games of the NLCS at home, and now the Chicago Cubs have their backs against the wall as they try to pick up their first win of the series at Wrigley Field. So, what should we expect when these two sides take the field? Here's our NLCS Game 3 Preview & Prediction:
Starting Lineups
RF Curtis Granderson
3B David Wright
2B Daniel Murphy
LF Yoenis Cespedes
C Travis d'Arnaud
1B Michael Cuddyer
SS Wilmer Flores
CF Juan Lagares
P Jacob deGrom
CF Dexter Fowler
LF Kyle Schwarber
3B Kris Bryant
1B Anthony Rizzo
2B Starlin Castro
RF Jorge Soler
SS Javier Baez
C Miguel Montero
SP Kyle Hendricks
Key To The Game:
Chicago's hitting will be absolutely crucial in this one. The Cubs have managed just three runs through the first two games after scoring 14 in their previous two. They now have to face deGrom, who is 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA this postseason - however, the Cubs won both their regular season meetings against the Mets when deGrom was pitching. Something has to give in this one.
What They're Saying About New York
WATCH: Mets' Bartolo Colon takes a hard fall after Game 2
Source: Boras takes out insurance on Harvey
What They're Saying About Chicago
Chicago Cubs should still feel confident heading into Game 3
Why the Chicago Cubs can beat Jacob deGrom in Game 3
Prediction: Cubs win 3-2
This game will be another pitcher's duel, and even though I expect deGrom to be dominant, I can't see the Cubs going down 3-0 by losing this one at home. Chicago will get an early home run off of deGrom and hold on for the narrow victory.
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