Overview

• Video tributes and standing ovations at Daikin Park welcomed Pressly and Tucker back as Cubs players
• Pressly has maintained his Houston home and recorded the final out of the 2022 World Series after pitching seven seasons for the Astros
• He has a 3.90 ERA in 32 appearances in a setup role since shifting from closer following a May outing in which he gave up eight runs without recording an out
• Tucker, a three-time All-Star eligible for free agency after the season, is batting .287 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs
• The series kicks off with both clubs holding 48-33 records and features an Astros bullpen that ranks second in MLB with a 3.22 ERA