In a highly anticipated matchup, the Chicago Cubs (5-2) are set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (7-3) today at 3:05 pm CT. The game will see pitchers Jordan Wicks and Yoshinobu Yamamoto go head-to-head as they look to lead their teams to victory.

For Jordan Wicks, the 24-year-old lefty, the start of the season has been quite challenging. His first outing against the Rangers on the road didn't yield the desired results, with Wicks allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits over 4.0 innings. However, despite the numbers not being in his favor, Wicks showed promising signs by recording an impressive 19 whiffs on 85 pitches, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure situations. Now, facing the formidable Dodgers lineup at home, Wicks will need to dig deep to excel against the top-3 hitters.

On the other side, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a debut to forget after signing a record-breaking contract with the Dodgers this offseason. In his first start, Yamamoto struggled, allowing five runs to score in just 1.0 inning, conceding a walk and four hits. However, the talented pitcher bounced back in his next outing against the Cardinals, pitching five scoreless innings, giving up only 2 hits while striking out five batters. But it should be noted that the Cardinals had similar issues against Bobby Miller, and Yamamoto will need to maintain his focus against the Cubs lineup.

Bobby Miller, who faced both the Cardinals and the Cubs in recent outings, had mixed results. Against the Cardinals, Miller displayed great control, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing just 2 hits while shutting out the opponents. However, in his most recent appearance against the Cubs, Miller lasted only 1.2 innings, surrendering 5 earned runs on 4 hits and 2 walks. This performance against the Cubs raises questions about his effectiveness against a potent lineup like the Dodgers.

The clash between the Cubs and Dodgers is expected to be a thrilling matchup, with both teams aiming to build on their strong starts to the season. The Cubs, currently sitting atop their division with a 5-2 record, will look to their young pitcher Jordan Wicks to navigate through the Dodgers' powerful batting order. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, sitting at 7-3 and aiming for the top spot in their division, will depend on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's ability to shut down the Cubs' lineup.

Baseball fans can tune in to MARQ, 670 The Score, to catch the action-packed duel between Jordan Wicks and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as the Chicago Cubs go toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Dodgers in what promises to be an exciting clash.