Justin Verlander, Astros aim to slow quick-starting Cubs
The Cubs will try to continue causing early damage Thursday afternoon when they aim for a sweep of the visiting Astros in the finale of a three-game series. In the Cubs' 7-2 win on Tuesday, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman combined for 798 feet of home runs in the first inning to put Houston in a 5-0 hole.