"The powerful LA offense went off on Saturday and Sunday, outscoring Craig Counsell's squad 18-4 to take the series. The Cubs lost their last two games against the Dodgers, ending a 10-game winning streak."
"San Diego has had decent pitching this year with a 3.96 team ERA that is the 12th-best in MLB. Closer Mason Miller is having an incredible start to the season with 10 saves and 27 strikeouts in 13.1 innings."
"The Friars' offense hasn't been very productive so far, boasting a .693 team OPS that is all the way down at 23rd in MLB. Even more surprising, they have just 25 homers through 27 games."
"Petco Park has been a house of horrors for the Cubs in recent years, and San Diego has a good team. If the Cubs can avoid being behind late and having to face Miller in a save situation, they have a decent chance to win the series."
The Cubs lost their last two games against the Dodgers, ending a 10-game winning streak. The Dodgers outscored the Cubs 18-4 in the series. The Cubs will face the Padres next, who have a strong start in 2026. San Diego's pitching has been decent, led by Mason Miller, who has 10 saves and a remarkable -0.47 FIP. However, the Padres' offense has struggled, ranking 23rd in MLB with a .693 OPS and only 25 home runs. The Cubs need to avoid late-game situations against Miller to win the series.
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