​The Cubs (51-40) and the Orioles (42-50) wrap up their three-game series at Camden Yards on Wednesday night, with Chicago hoping to extend their winning streak to three after taking the series opener 5-2. Last night, the Cubs rode six shutout innings from Matthew Boyd to the win. The left-hander scattered three hits and fanned seven, earning his fourth victory of the season. Offensively, Chicago received run production from Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Dansby Swanson. Baltimore, meanwhile, totaled only six hits and did not plate a run until the seventh inning when Adley Rutschman delivered a two-run single. Miguel Amaya logged three runs for the Cubs, and Bregman drove in two. With the victory, Chicago sits in second place in the NL Central, still seven games behind the Brewers, while Baltimore slipped to the bottom of the AL East standings.
Tonight’s pitching matchup features Colin Rea (6-5, 4.74 ERA) taking the mound for the Cubs against Dean Kremer (1-1, 3.18 ERA) for the Orioles. Rea’s last outing came July 1 against the Padres, a 23-3 victory in which he allowed six hits and two runs over five innings. Kremer is making his second start since returning from an injury earlier this month; in his first outing back on July 1, he held the White Sox to four hits and one run over six innings.
Despite a string of injuries to its pitching staff, the Cubs remain atop the Wild Card standings. The Orioles, meanwhile, continue to fight uphill and sit 4.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot. Tonight’s game promises to deliver a compelling matchup as the teams aim for a win that could shift momentum in their respective races.
We’ve got all the pregame details you need for tonight’s showdown, including how to watch the first pitch, the latest odds, recent team performance, and current player stats. This preview also includes our predictions, picks, and best bets, generated from our modeling tools and expert staff.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:35 PM EST
Site: Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Network, MASN
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Odds (as of Wednesday, courtesy of DraftKings):
– Moneyline: Chicago Cubs +105, Baltimore Orioles -126
– Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-191), Orioles -1.5 (+157)
– Total: 10.0 runs
Cubs: Colin Rea — Season totals: 89.1 IP, 6-5, 4.74 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 68 strikeouts, 34 walks
Orioles: Dean Kremer — Season totals: 17.0 IP, 1-1, 3.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 20 strikeouts, 3 walks
Notable recent form:
– Pete Crow-Armstrong has a seven-game hitting streak (11-24) entering the game.
– Alex Bregman is 3-9 with a couple of doubles over his last two games.
– Dansby Swanson is 11-26 over his last seven games.
– Pete Alonso has hits in three of his last four games (5-15) and Adley Rutschman continues to be a focal point for Baltimore.
Adley Rutschman’s impact remains a key storyline for the Orioles, while Bregman, Crow-Armstrong, and Swanson continue to pace the Cubs’ offense as they chase another win and try to maintain or extend their advantage in the Wild Card race.