The Cubs are in second place in the NL Central and have the fourth-best record in the league after splitting a series with the woeful Marlins. And while no one is going to feel good about losing those two games, particularly when the first of those came on a blown save, I think it’s fair to say the Marlins are a little better than their record. The same can be said of the Astros, who come to town with a 7-16 mark that currently sits as the second-worst in the AL.
It would be unwise to overlook the perennial contenders, particularly when they boast a 134 wRC+ in 279 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers this season.