Cabrera, Cubs Open Giants Vs Cubs Series Against Ray

Edward Cabrera was set to start for the Cubs as giants vs cubs opened Friday at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. Chicago entered at 33-30 and fourth in the NL Central, while San Francisco came in at 25-38 and fourth in the NL West.

Cabrera And Ray

Cabrera brought a 3-2 record and a 4.00 ERA into the matchup. Robbie Ray was expected to start for the Giants, carrying a 3-6 record and a 4.45 ERA.

Wrigley Field Series

The game opened a three-game series, giving both clubs an immediate chance to move the needle in their divisions. For Chicago, the meeting came with a winning record but a fourth-place spot in the NL Central; for San Francisco, it arrived with a deeper gap at 25-38 and fourth in the NL West.

Friday At 2:20 p.m. ET

The setup put the spotlight on the first game of the set rather than the entire weekend. Edward Cabrera and Robbie Ray gave the opener its clearest edge on the mound, and the rest of the series would unfold from that starting point at Wrigley Field.