Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT

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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT

The Cubs welcome a divisional rival to Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT

The Cubs welcome a divisional rival to Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs are set to host a divisional showdown at Wrigley Field tonight, with first pitch moved up to 6:40 CT due to potential rain in the forecast. If you're planning to watch from home or the bleachers, keep an eye on the local radar—Mother Nature might have something to say about this one.

But don't let the weather distract you from what's shaping up to be an electric atmosphere. The Cubs are riding a remarkable 11-game home winning streak, their longest at Wrigley Field since 2008. That season, they rattled off 14 straight at home, and this year's squad is showing similar grit. In fact, this is only the 15th double-digit home win streak at Wrigley since 1916, and just the fourth since 1970. The franchise record? An 18-game tear back in 1935, when the Cubs stormed to the pennant.

For the history buffs: the last time an 11-game home streak ended was in 1910, with a loss to the Cardinals in a Memorial Day doubleheader. Compare that to 2001, when Sammy Sosa launched two homers in a 12th straight win, or 2012, when Aramis Ramirez walked it off against the White Sox. This Cubs team is writing its own chapter.

Over their last 18 games, Chicago is 15-3—their best stretch since 2017. That kind of momentum is tough to stop, especially when you're playing in front of a Wrigley crowd that's been treated to walk-offs, home runs, and airtight pitching. Tonight, they'll need every bit of that energy against a Cincinnati Reds team looking to play spoiler.

Whether you're gearing up for the game in Cubs gear or just tuning in, this is the kind of divisional matchup that can define a season. Grab your favorite jersey, check the radar, and get ready for another night of Wrigley magic.

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