The Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs in the final game of their 3-game series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday at 7:40 pm EST. The Cubs won Game 1 with a 4-3 victory.

Game Details:

• Location: Wrigley Field
• Time: 7:40 pm EST
• Current Series: Cubs lead 1-0

Standings & Playoff Picture:

• Reds: 1 game out of Wild Card, 11 games behind in NL Central
• Cubs: 17 games back in division, effectively out of playoff contention
• Milwaukee Brewers leading NL Central

Betting Odds:

• Reds: -135 (favorites)
• Cubs: +135
• Both teams: 4-5-1 over/under in last 10 games

Pitching Matchup: Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds) vs. Alec Mills (Cubs)

• Gutierrez: 9-6, 4.17 ERA, 76 K
• Mills: 6-6, 4.25 ERA, 71 K

Recent Performance:

• Reds: 3-7 in last 10 games
• Cubs: 8-2 in last 10 games, 6-1 at home
• Run Production: Reds 5.2 vs Cubs 3.8 runs per game
• Hits: Cubs 9.4 vs Reds 9.0 per game

Keys for Reds Victory:

• Must win to maintain playoff hopes
• Need to find offensive consistency
• Capitalize on scoring opportunities
• Strong start from Gutierrez needed

This game represents a crucial moment for the Reds' playoff aspirations, requiring improved performance to stay in the wild card race.

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