New York Mets (80-76, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (88-68, second in the NL Central)

Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (9-6, 3.98 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 149 strikeouts); Cubs: Cade Horton (11-4, 2.66 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 95 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the New York Mets to begin a three-game series.

Chicago has an 88-68 record overall and a 46-29 record in home games. The Cubs rank seventh in the majors with 209 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game.

New York has a 31-44 record in road games and an 80-76 record overall. The Mets have hit 215 total home runs to rank second in the NL.

Tuesday’s game is the fourth time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Busch leads the Cubs with 30 home runs while sluggi

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