The Cincinnati Reds (73-66) face the Chicago Cubs (64-75) in game 2 of their 3-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 7:40 pm EST. The Cubs won game 1 by a score of 4-3.

Game Overview:

• Cubs lead series 1-0
• Joey Votto (.400+ vs Cubs this season) was rested in game 1
• Cubs won on Schwindel's RBI single in 8th inning

Betting Odds:

• Reds: -157 (20-10 as favorites of -165 or shorter)
• Cubs: +147 (27-76 as underdogs)

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Wade Miley (11-5, 2.97 ERA, 114 K)
• Cubs: Adrian Sampson (0-1, 1.59 ERA, 11 K)

Recent Form:

• Cubs: Won last 6 games, including sweeps of Twins and Pirates
• Reds: Lost 4 straight series, now 1 game back in Wild Card race

Keys to Watch:

• Reds need consistency in both pitching and hitting
• Critical series for Reds' playoff hopes with tough Cardinals matchup looming
• Miley coming off rough 4-inning, 5-run outing
• Sampson impressive in last start (3.1 shutout innings)

The Reds must find consistency on both sides of the ball to maintain their playoff push, as time is running out in the Wild Card race. Their recent struggles have dropped them behind the Padres, making this series against the surging Cubs crucial for their postseason aspirations.

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