Cubs Face Guardians in Exciting Series

The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for an exciting showdown against the Cleveland Guardians this week. After a tough stretch for the Guardians, losing seven games in a row, they finally found their footing with back-to-back wins against the Minnesota Twins. The Cubs, meanwhile, have played three games since last Wednesday.

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Quincy Wheeler, a writer from SB Nation‘s Guardians site, shared insights on the Guardians’ recent performance and key players to watch. Despite some recent struggles, the Guardians have been among the top teams in the American League this season.

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One of the biggest challenges for the Guardians has been starting pitching, often dealing with injuries. Ben Lively has been a reliable presence for them, and fans can expect him to take the mound against the Cubs. The Guardians are looking to stabilize their rotation with new additions like Alex Cobb and Matthew Boyd, alongside standout performer Gavin Williams.

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Cubs pitchers will aim to keep Guardians hitters off balance, throwing a variety of offspeed pitches. It’s crucial to limit the impact of Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan, and Josh Naylor, who have been standout hitters this season.

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The Guardians’ bullpen has been impressive but is nearing their limits, which has raised concerns among fans. Key relievers like Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, and Emmanuel Clase have been dominating this year, making it essential for the Cubs to capitalize on any fatigue.

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This upcoming series marks the Cubs’ first visit to Cleveland in over three years. The Cubs and Guardians have faced off 33 times in total, with the Cubs holding a slight edge in this rivalry. They will play three games against each other, starting Monday night.

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Fans can tune in and catch all the action on Marquee Sports Network as the series unfolds, and the Cubs will be looking to take advantage of a weary Guardians squad to secure two wins out of three.

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