The Cincinnati Reds (59-51) play against the Chicago Cubs (55-53) on the road on Thursday starting at 8:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (5-6) to the mound, while Luke Weaver (2-3) will take the ball for the Reds.
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Chicago vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Taillon – CHC (5-6, 5.46 ERA) vs Weaver – CIN (2-3, 6.80 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Taillon | Weaver | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 18 |
| 5-6 | W-L | 2-3 |
| 5.46 | ERA | 6.80 |
| 89 | IP | 86 |
| 28 | BB | 28 |
| 77 | SO | 67 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
- His last appearance came on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up two hits.
- The 31-year-old has a 5.46 ERA and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .265 to his opponents.
- Taillon is trying to record his fourth quality start of the season in this outing.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Taillon’s team is 7-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Taillon’s 18 starts with a total this season, nine have hit the over.
Taillon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 23 | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 18 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 7 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Luke Weaver
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in six innings pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 6.80, a 2.39 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.605 in 18 games this season.
- He has earned a quality start three times in 18 starts this season.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 18 chances this season.
- The Reds are 13-5-0 ATS in Weaver’s 18 starts that had a set spread.
- Weaver’s starts hit the over on the run total 11 times in 18 games with a set total this season.
Weaver’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 23 | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 18 | 2.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Brewers | Jul. 8 | 3.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 3 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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