The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for a Wednesday afternoon matchup. The Cubs hold a 3-2 lead in the season series, while the Dodgers aim to break a five-game losing streak.
Wednesday’s contest at Wrigley Field brings together two prominent National League contenders as the Los Angeles Dodgers try to arrest a five-game losing streak. The opening pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. The Dodgers enter with an overall record of 69-45, holding the top spot in the NL West, while the Cubs sit second in the NL Central at 65-49.
Pitching Matchup: Eric Lauer Faces Shota Imanaga
On the mound, the Dodgers turn to Eric Lauer, who carries a 6-5 record, a 4.50 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts. The Cubs counter with Shota Imanaga, holding a 7-9 mark with a 3.67 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and 119 strikeouts. Vegas oddsmakers list the Dodgers at -195 and the Cubs at +169, with the over/under set at 9 runs.
Both ballclubs bring distinct recent trajectories to the diamond. The Cubs have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, batting .268 with a 2.70 ERA while outscoring opponents by 21 runs. Conversely, the Dodgers dropped to a 3-7 stretch in their last 10, posting a 5.59 ERA and getting outscored by 18 runs.
Roster Moves and Lineup Adjustments at Wrigley Field
Chicago manager Craig Counsell is already factoring recent trade deadline additions into his lineup calculations. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor entered the active mix immediately following his acquisition in the Clay Holmes trade. With veteran switch-hitter Ian Happ struggling against left-handers—hitting just .158 with a .530 OPS against southpaws compared to an .820 OPS against righties—Counsell is weighing a platoon in left field. Taylor has batted .301 with a .900 OPS against lefties this season.
The Cubs roster remains heavily impacted by injuries.
The Dodgers are similarly managing a lengthy injury ledger.
Top Performers and Recent Streaks
Offensive production leans on established anchors for both squads. Freddie Freeman paces the Dodgers with a .310 batting average, 27 doubles, 15 home runs, and 54 RBIs. Teammate Shohei Ohtani is heating up, going 15 for 39 with two home runs and seven RBIs over his past 10 games.
For the Cubs, Alex Bregman has contributed 23 doubles, 11 home runs, and 47 RBIs. Nico Hoerner has provided a spark with 15 hits in 37 at-bats and three home runs over his last 10 contests.