Cubs and Reds Pitchers Seek Turnaround in Saturday Matchup
Both Matthew Boyd and Nick Lodolo enter the contest with recent struggles, making their performance a key factor.
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will face off this weekend with both starting pitchers, Matthew Boyd and Nick Lodolo, looking to break recent slumps. The Cubs, currently in a position where a losing streak could jeopardize their postseason chances, are set to play the Reds in Cincinnati.
Boyd has lost his last two starts, surrendering seven runs over 12 1/3 innings. His performance has mirrored that of the Reds' Lodolo, who has also lost two consecutive games and allowed seven runs in 11 2/3 innings. Lodolo has not secured a win since July 5, a span of eight starts.
Despite these recent struggles, the article suggests a bet on Boyd and the Cubs at -140 odds. The piece also briefly mentions another game where the Nationals defeated the Cardinals 9-1, with Cade Cavalli pitching five shutout innings for Washington.
A separate note mentions the author's history of handicapping baseball and NFL bets for The Post, noting past success in both.
