Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.15 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 96 strikeouts); Cubs: Cade Horton (5-3, 3.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 53 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -186, Reds +154; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds will try to keep a three-game road win streak going when they face the Chicago Cubs.

Spencer Steer belted a three-run homer and Zack Littell tossed seven strong innings in his Cincinnati debut, fueling the visiting Reds to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

The Cubs placed Soroka on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. The right-hander was removed from Monday's start against the Reds due to shoulder discomfort,

In 14 games since that last homer, the Chicago shortstop had fallen into a 10-for-50 slump with 22 strikeouts before leaving the yard Monday. Swanson should still play nearly every day despite his recent downturn in production,