Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs on 8th May 2022, in what will be the third and final game of their ongoing series.

The Dodgers have been playing quality baseball throughout the season. As a result, they are already up 2-0 in this series and will be on the hunt to complete the sweep. Whereas, the Cubs have continued to struggle throughout this season.

  • Dodgers currently have a record of 18-7.
  • Cubs currently have a record of 9-17.

Injury Report:

Dodgers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
David PriceRPWed, May 4IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 12
Blake TreinenRPSun, May 1ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 15
Mitch WhiteRPSat, Apr 30IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 6
Caleb FergusonRPWed, Apr 27ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 15
Victor GonzalezRPWed, Apr 27ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 15
Andrew HeaneySPWed, Apr 27ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 10
Danny DuffySPFri, Apr 8ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Jimmy NelsonRPFri, Mar 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Dustin MaySPThu, Mar 17ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 15
Source: CBS Sports

Cubs:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Alec MillsSPWed, May 4BackExpected to be out until at least May 13
David Bote2BWed, May 4ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 6
Wade MileySPTue, May 3ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 20
Ethan RobertsRPSun, May 1ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 13
Brad WieckRPWed, Apr 27ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 22
Andrelton SimmonsSSTue, Apr 26ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 15
Clint FrazierDHSat, Apr 23IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 13
Adbert AlzolaySPFri, Mar 18LatExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Codi HeuerRPWed, Mar 16ElbowOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs

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  • Cody Bellinger – Dodgers

The Beli Bomb is working in full effect this season. After having a disappointing season last year, Cody has bounced back tremendously, and once again would love to destroy the Cubs.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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Oct 9, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) reacts during the sixth inning in game five of the 2019 NLDS playoff baseball series against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Dodgers will be the clear favorites to win this game and sweep the series against the Cubs, as they are playing at a very good level, while the Cubs have struggled a lot throughout the season.

  • Match Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers to win the game.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.

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