MLB: Friday's play

Play: Chi. Cubs -101 (Hammel vs. Jungmann)

Time: 8:10 p.m. ET

TV: WGN

Reasoning: Jason Hammel is winless in his last eight starts, but he still has a 3.20 ERA on the season. He also is 6-0 with a 2.25 ERA in eight lifetime starts against Milwaukee. In five turns at Miller Park, Hammel is 4-0 with a 1.60 ERA. The Cubs are 27-23 on the road and the Brewers are 20-30 at home. Chicago is averaging 4.80 rpg in its last five vs. RH. Anthony Rizzo, who had three hits on Thursday, has homered in back-to-back contests. Dexter Fowler is hitting .389 and has a .532 OBP in his last 10. Milwaukee's bullpen has a 5.47 ERA in its last 10 and a 6.75 ERA in its last five. The Brewers are hitting .199 and are averaging 1.80 rpg over their last five.

Record: 406-318-17 (56.1%)
Bankroll: +249.26%