The Chicago Cubs took advantage of a late error to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Wednesday, winning the series and earning their seventh victory in nine games.

The Chicago Cubs have been among the best teams in baseball this season as well as one of the most exciting, powering their way to a 30-20 record.

The Cubs bounced back from a walk-off loss Monday to take the series against the Miami Marlins, heading into an off day that allows a tired bullpen to reset. The Cubs (30-20) travel to Cincinnati to face the Reds for the first time this year,

The Chicago Cubs have the best offense in Major League Baseball and it has led to them forming a fairly comfortable lead in the National League Central.

After beginning the season with a 30-20 record, optimism is high in the Windy City for the Chicago Cubs. In contrast to the other Chicago-based team, the Cubs have expectations of being true contenders this season,

The Reds are back at home after a 1-2 trip to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cincinnati has followed up an 11-5 stretch from April 11-28 with a 9-13 spell since. The Reds have logged a strikeout-heavy .664 OPS in the latter stretch.

After losing in walk-off fashion on Monday night, the Cubs pounded the Miami Marlins 14-1 on Tuesday, continuing a great offensive run in their first 49 games.