Free MLB Picks Today: San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs 6/11/23

The San Francisco Giants (32-32) host the Chicago Cubs (28-36) at Oracle Park on Sunday with the visitors eyeing a sweep of the three-game series.

The Cubs lead the series 2-0 after winning 4-0 on Saturday. Starter Kyle Hendricks threw eight scoreless innings to get the win. Christopher Morel was 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs in the win. Mitch Haniger had San Francisco’s only hit, going 1 for 3 with a double for the Giants.

ON THE MOUND

Hayden Wesneski (2-2, 4.72 ERA) is slated to get the start for Chicago. The righty allowed four runs (two earned) over 4.2 innings in his last start, a 7-4 road defeat against the Angels on Tuesday.

He gave up two hits while striking out four and walking one in the no-decision. Wesneski is making his first appearance against the Giants this season.

Wesneski made one appearance against the Giants in 2022, a 4-2 home loss on September 11. He surrendered three runs on four hits over 3.2 innings, striking out three and walking one.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Chicago has averaged only 2.8 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.2, while performing worse across the board (.179/.260/.263).

San Francisco is averaging only 4.6 runs per game in the last five, consistent with their season average. The Giants have a .748 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .897 OPS over 160 at-bats, LaMonte Wade Jr. has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Chicago is 13-20 in road games in 2023, scoring 4.2 runs per game while allowing 4.3 runs. San Francisco has lost three in a row in front of their home fans.

The Giants are 17-17 at home this season, averaging 3.9 runs per game while surrendering 4.3. San Francisco is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings at Oracle Park with an average scoreline of 3.9-3.1.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Cubs are fourth in the NL Central, five games behind the division-leading Pirates. The Giants are third in the NL West, seven games behind the Diamondbacks.