"The Cubs have won five games in a row, while the Phillies have lost five straight. So here's to both streaks continuing tonight with the first of four matchups between two old teams at Wrigley Field."
"Colin Rea is on the mound for the Cubs, and he'll be facing Aaron Nola, who gets the following Cubs lineup. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B; Michael Busch, 1B; Alex Bregman, 3B; Ian Happ, LF; Moises Ballesteros, DH; Michael Conforto, RF; Miguel Amaya, C; Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF; Dansby Swanson, SS."
"I do not think Seiya Suzuki is sitting tonight because he is 1-9 with 5Ks versus Aaron Nola, as that is far too small of a sample upon which to base a Cubs lineup decision."
"Colin Rea's most recent 'start' came against this very Phillies team, and it was a good one: 6.0 IP, 4H, 3ER, 0BB, 5K."
The Cubs have won five consecutive games, while the Phillies have lost five straight. Colin Rea will pitch for the Cubs against Aaron Nola. The Cubs lineup features Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch, and Alex Bregman among others. Seiya Suzuki is not starting due to poor performance against Nola, but may pinch-hit. The Phillies lineup includes Trea Turner and Bryce Harper. Rea's last start against the Phillies was successful, contributing to the Cubs' current momentum.
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