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CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers look to snap a four-game losing streak Tuesday when they visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for Tuesday night, with the game-time forecast calling for 74 degrees and cloudy skies. The Dodgers (69-44) lost 10-5 to the Cubs in Monday’s series opener, their fourth straight defeat. Los Angeles was swept at home by Boston before arriving in Chicago. Teoscar Hernández homered in Monday’s loss, and Tommy Edman drove in three runs. Jonathan Hernández pitched two innings of scoreless relief, allowing one hit and striking out two. He is a key arm to watch out of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Chicago (64-49) won for the second time in three games. Michael Busch led the Cubs’ offensive outburst Monday, going 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs. Carson Kelly also homered and drove in three runs, and Trent Thornton added 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Busch has been Chicago’s most consistent hitter recently, driving in runs in three of his last four games and homering Monday. The teams have split the season series at two games apiece. The Cubs won Monday, and Los Angeles took two of three at home from April 24-26. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-5 Cubs victory. However, Interstat’s ELO system gives the Dodgers a 53.60 percent probability of winning. The Dodgers are installed as 1 1/2-run favorites on the run line, and the over/under is 9. After Tuesday, the teams close this two-game series Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Dodgers then travel to Arizona for three games against the Diamondbacks, while the Cubs host Toronto on Thursday before heading to Kansas City. This matchup features two teams with playoff aspirations in the National League. The Dodgers hold one of the league’s best records despite their recent slide, and the Cubs remain in contention behind a balanced offense and resilient bullpen. Jonathan Hernández’s ability to keep the game close out of the bullpen could be important, especially if the Dodgers’ starters struggle early. Busch, meanwhile, will look to stay hot in the middle of Chicago’s lineup. With the run line tight and the over/under at nine, Tuesday’s game at Wrigley Field could come down to late relief and a few key swings. The weather is favorable, with no rain expected, and the cloudy evening at 74 degrees should provide comfortable conditions for both teams.

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