Javier Assad, Cubs look to reverse trend against Giants

Right-hander Javier Assad will look to snap his five-game winless streak on Monday when the Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of their three-game series. Assad (4-2, 2.81 ERA) is 0-2 and has surrendered six homers during that stretch. Such was the case on Wednesday when he allowed one homer and two walks on his way to a 90-pitch outing against the Tampa Bay Rays.