The Chicago Cubs (54-53) play at home against the Cincinnati Reds (59-50) at 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday. The Cubs will give the ball to Drew Smyly (8-7, 4.75 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Reds will turn to Brandon Williamson (3-2, 4.48 ERA).
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Chicago vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Smyly – CHC (8-7, 4.75 ERA) vs Williamson – CIN (3-2, 4.48 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Smyly | Williamson | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 13 |
| 8-7 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 4.75 | ERA | 4.48 |
| 108 | IP | 64.1 |
| 37 | BB | 27 |
| 97 | SO | 48 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Drew Smyly
- In his most recent time out — in relief on Saturday — the lefty threw 4 1/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
- The 34-year-old has an ERA of 4.75, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opponents have a .252 batting average against him.
- Smyly heads into the game with five quality starts under his belt this season.
- In two of his 21 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 34-year-old ranks 55th in ERA (4.75), 52nd in WHIP (1.352), and 42nd in K/9 (8.1).
- Smyly’s team is 10-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Smyly has started this season hit the over 11 times in 19 chances.
Smyly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jul. 28 | 4.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 22 | 3.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| at Brewers | Jul. 3 | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
- The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed eight hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.48, a 1.78 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.337 in 13 games this season.
- In 13 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
- In 13 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Reds have an 8-5-0 record against the spread in Williamson’s starts.
- Williamson has started 13 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in six of them.
Williamson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Jul. 28 | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Padres | Jul. 1 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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