The Cleveland Indians head to Chicago's Northside for a two-game series against the Cubs, following their earlier season sweep of Chicago at Progressive Field.

Series Overview:

• Indians: 39-30, 2.5 games behind AL Central leaders Chicago White Sox
• Cubs: 40-32, tied for first in NL Central with Milwaukee Brewers
• Cubs' home record: 25-12

Game 1 Matchup: Aaron Civale (10-2, sub-3.50 ERA) vs. Adbert Alzolay

• Cubs favored at -145
• Civale having potential All-Star season
• Alzolay returning from blister injury

Game 2 Matchup: Eli Morgan (0-1, 12.79 ERA) vs. Kyle Hendricks (9-4, 4.13 ERA)

• Hendricks on hot streak recently
• Strong history against Indians since 2016 World Series
• Morgan likely returning to AAA upon Bieber's return

Keys to Series:

• Indians need offensive improvement (below league average)
• Jose Ramirez leads team (16 HR, 44 RBI)
• Cubs' key threats: Javier Baez and Kris Bryant

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