CHICAGO – The inconsistent Chicago Cubs hope to build on some momentum from a successful weekend on the road.
The defending champions will get their first chance when they host the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series Monday night at Wrigley Field.
Chicago (34-34) is at the .500 mark for the third time this month and Sunday’s 7-1 win in Pittsburgh was only its fourth in 11 games since getting to 30-27 with a 10-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on June 6.
The Cubs are returning home after winning their first road series since the end of April.