Astros vs Cubs Game Thread: Game 53, 5/23/2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 23: Kai-Wei Teng #17 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images) | Getty Images TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Cubs will play the second game of their three-game series this afternoon at Wrigley Field. Houston will send RHP Kai-Wei Teng (2-3) to the mound against Cubs RHP Colin Rea (4-2). IN THE DAYTIME: Today marks the third of four consecuti