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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