Yankees Aim to End Losing Streak Against Cubs

The New York Yankees face the Chicago Cubs in an interleague matchup as they seek to break a two-game losing streak on Friday afternoon.

<p>The New York Yankees will attempt to halt a two-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago Cubs in an interleague game on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Yankees recently lost 2-1 in 11 innings to the Chicago White Sox, while the Cubs secured a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in 10 innings.</p><p>As of now, the Yankees hold a record of 61-48 and are positioned second in the American League East, with a 35-25 record on the road this season. The Cubs, with a record of 62-47, are also second in the National League Central and have a home record of 30-22 in 2026. The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 p.m. ET, and the Cubs are favored at -156 on the money line, with an over/under set at 9 runs.</p><p>The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times, predicting that the total runs will exceed 9. The model also forecasts strong performances from players such as Ben Rice and Trent Grisham for the Yankees, and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki for the Cubs. The model's insights suggest that one side of the money line offers significant value.</p>