The Cubs and Diamondbacks are competing for a wild-card playoff berth, with projections of 86 and 82 wins, respectively. The Cubs recently ended a 10-game winning streak, while Nico Hoerner shines with a career-best OPS+ of 170 and leads the Majors in bWAR. The pitching matchups favor the Diamondbacks on Friday, the Cubs on Saturday, and are even on Sunday. Overall, Hoerner’s defensive prowess and offensive output make him a key player to watch in this critical series.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview: D-backs at Cubs
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