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Our Mariners vs. Cubs predictions believe Chicago will kick off the weekend with a home win at Wrigley Field this afternoon as Matthew Boyd takes the hill vs. George Kirby.

Seattle Mariners (37-36, second in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (45-29, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (1-3, 5.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 30 strikeouts);