The Chicago Cubs are favored to win Friday afternoon's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, with former New York Mets pitcher David Peterson expected to be a key factor. The Cardinals' recent four-game winning streak was snapped after Andre Pallante allowed five runs in a loss to the Miami Marlins.
Peterson, who recently joined the Cubs, earned a win in his previous outing against the Milwaukee Brewers. He is projected to help the host Cubs secure a victory on Friday.
In other recent MLB action, the Reds defeated the Brewers 7-2. Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino hit home runs for Cincinnati. The Brewers' loss came after a disappointing outing from pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who allowed five runs in five innings. This result marked a setback for bettors who had favored the Brewers.