BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago has gone 40-24 at home and 72-54 overall. The Cubs have gone 32-10 in games when they did not allow a home run.

My Brewers vs. Cubs predictions call for a low-scoring result in the fourth meeting of their five-game set. Find out why in my MLB picks for Wednesday, August 20. Chicago Cubs starter Colin Rea has been sneaky good down the stretch and allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his past nine starts for a 3.35 ERA and 1.12 WHIP.

The Chicago Cubs have been hit with a harsh dose of reality over the last few weeks, watching their lead disappear in the National League Central while the Milw

Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4.