Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs on 8th May 2022, in what will be the third and final game of their ongoing series.

The Dodgers have been playing quality baseball throughout the season. As a result, they are already up 2-0 in this series and will be on the hunt to complete the sweep. Whereas, the Cubs have continued to struggle throughout this season.

Dodgers currently have a record of 18-7.
Cubs currently have a record of 9-17.

Injury Report:

Dodgers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
David Price	RP	Wed, May 4	Illness	Expected to be out until at least May 12
Blake Treinen	RP	Sun, May 1	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 15
Mitch White	RP	Sat, Apr 30	Illness	Expected to be out until at least May 6
Caleb Ferguson	RP	Wed, Apr 27	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 15
Victor Gonzalez	RP	Wed, Apr 27	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 15
Andrew Heaney	SP	Wed, Apr 27	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 10
Danny Duffy	SP	Fri, Apr 8	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jun 1
Jimmy Nelson	RP	Fri, Mar 18	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Dustin May	SP	Thu, Mar 17	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 15

Source: CBS Sports

Cubs:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Alec Mills	SP	Wed, May 4	Back	Expected to be out until at least May 13
David Bote	2B	Wed, May 4	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
Wade Miley	SP	Tue, May 3	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 20
Ethan Roberts	RP	Sun, May 1	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 13
Brad Wieck	RP	Wed, Apr 27	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 22
Andrelton Simmons	SS	Tue, Apr 26	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 15
Clint Frazier	DH	Sat, Apr 23	Illness	Expected to be out until at least May 13
Adbert Alzolay	SP	Fri, Mar 18	Lat	Expected to be out until at least Jun 4
Codi Heuer	RP	Wed, Mar 16	Elbow	Out for the season

Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs

Cody Bellinger – Dodgers

The Beli Bomb is working in full effect this season. After having a disappointing season last year, Cody has bounced back tremendously, and once again would love to destroy the Cubs.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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The Dodgers will be the clear favorites to win this game and sweep the series against the Cubs, as they are playing at a very good level, while the Cubs have struggled a lot throughout the season.