Cubs vs Guardians: Young Arms Clash in Cleveland

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Chicago Cubs at 3 wins, 3 losses, head to Cleveland to face the Guardians who sit at 4 and 3.

The series kicks off Friday at 4-10pm Eastern with Cade Horton on the mound for the Cubs, boasting a 1-0 record, 2.84 ERA.

Guardians counter with Joey Cantillo, still searching for his first win, 4.91 ERA.

Betting line has Cubs as slight favorite at minus 119. Guardians at plus 100.

Last season, Cleveland finished 88 and 74, strong at home with a 45 and 36 mark.

Their pitcher is posting a sharp, 3.71 ERA.

Chicago win 92 and 70 overall, solid on the road at 42 and 39, smashing 223 homers and averaging.

8.5 hits a game.

Injuries could shake things up for both squads. Guardians missing chased a louder day-to-day with a foot issue,

George Valera on the 10-day IEL for his calf, plus a few pitchers sideline.

Cubs dealing with Porter Hodge and others on the 15-day, Sayas Suzuki, 10-day knee, and several arms like Justin Steele on the 60-day 4.

Elbows. This three-game sets has early form, with Cubs looking to build momentum away from Riggly, Guardians leaning on home cooking.

Officials expect tight pitching doles given the starter stats.

Fans are buzzing about these young arms stepping up amid the injury bugs,

setting the stage for interleak fireworks that could swing the series. Either way.