This has been a weird week, so I’m looking forward to some sunshine this weekend. Chicago may be getting a little rain in the late morning and early afternoon, but that should blow through prior to he game. In its wake will be the highest temps of the year, which could be made much worse by humidity. Stay hydrated, folks.
The heat could put even more pressure on each team’s respective pitching staffs, which could work in the Cubs’ favor. Matthew Boyd has gone at least six innings in each of his last four starts and in seven of the last eight, and keeping the bullpen rested heading into the mid-90s temps on Saturday and Sunday will be important.