Total of the Week - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Rotation #975 Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Indians @ 8:15 ET - Yesterday's game didn't get over the total until late but each team did finish the game with scoring at least 5 runs and with totaling 11 hits apiece. When both lineups are going and you have a low total like we do today I won't hesitate to take advantage. Yes, I know cooler weather moving into the Chicago area this time of year and the wind is expected to be blowing in for this contest. However, that is also serving to keep this total lower than it should be in my opinion. Jon Lester starts for the Cubs and is off a strong start. However, he has not had solid back to back starts since early August. In fact, prior to his good start last week, Lester had allowed 5 or more earned runs in 4 of his last 5 starts. That rough stretch was preceded by a quality start against the Indians. However, the fact that Cleveland is now facing him a 2nd time plus the fact he had been struggling prior to strong start at Milwaukee sets this one up well for Cleveland to do some damage at the plate. They'll need it because I do expect Aaron Civale to get touched up too! Civale gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings in his most recent start and that was at home. In his most recent road start he allowed 5 earned runs in 6 innings. Civale is facing a Cubs lineup that is growing with confidence as Chicago has won 4 of 5 games and scored an average of 7.5 runs per game in those 4 victories. The Indians are mired in a 7-game losing streak but runs are coming in bunches in recent games as yesterday's loss here at Wrigley Field was the 3rd straight Cleveland game to total more than 10 runs. More of the same expected here! 10* OVER the total in the Chicago Cubs game