Blue Jays vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 10, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Chicago Cubs (59-56) open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (65-52) with a Friday matchup at Rogers Centre. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays will look to Jose Berrios (9-7) versus the Cubs and Javier Assad (1-2).

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Toronto vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
  • Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
  • How to Watch on TV: APLTV
  • Probable Pitchers: Berrios – TOR (9-7, 3.38 ERA) vs Assad – CHC (1-2, 3.35 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Berrios Assad
23 GS 2
9-7 W-L 1-2
3.38 ERA 3.35
136 IP 53.2
40 BB 25
129 SO 43

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos

  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • The 29-year-old has put up a 3.38 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 23 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .236 to his opponents.
  • Berrios has 12 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • He has made four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
  • This season, the 29-year-old ranks 19th in ERA (3.38), 27th in WHIP (1.191), and 35th in K/9 (8.5) among pitchers who qualify.
  • Berrios and his team are 12-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • In Berrios’ 23 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over seven times.

Berrios’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Red Sox Aug. 5 5.2 6 3 3 6 0
vs. Angels Jul. 30 6.0 6 1 1 6 2
at Dodgers Jul. 24 5.0 5 2 2 3 4
vs. Padres Jul. 19 6.0 4 2 2 9 4
vs. Diamondbacks Jul. 14 5.1 7 1 1 4 1

Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad

  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits against the Atlanta Braves.
  • He has an ERA of 3.35, a batting average against of .237 and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season.
  • He has finished 10 appearances without allowing an earned run in 20 chances this season.
  • Assad has started two games with set spreads, and the Cubs went 1-1-0.
  • Assad’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.

Assad’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Braves Aug. 5 3.2 5 2 2 3 2
vs. Reds Jul. 31 3.2 1 0 0 4 3
at Cardinals Jul. 29 0.1 0 0 0 0 0
at White Sox Jul. 26 1.2 0 0 0 1 0
vs. Cardinals Jul. 23 1.2 1 0 0 2 0

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