Chicago at San Diego

Chicago has won nine of 12, after sweeping the Angels and beating the Padres yesterday, 8-2, as an underdog. The offense is 13th in the majors in steals, and they've won four in a row, tallying 24 runs. Sean Burke (3.21 ERA) is holding batters to a .226 average. He won at Arizona, 11-5, in his last road start as a +130 dog. San Diego's offense is 16th in runs scored, 25th in on-base percentage, and 18th in slugging. They've lost four of five, surrendering 40 runs, while the bullpen ranks 16th with a 4.09 ERA. San Diego has dropped three of its last four in the role of favorite. Play Chicago.