The Chicago Cubs (60-56) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (65-53) for a road game on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays will call on Chris Bassitt (11-6) versus the Cubs and Justin Steele (13-3).
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Toronto vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 3:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (11-6, 3.87 ERA) vs Steele – CHC (13-3, 3.12 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bassitt | Steele | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 21 |
| 11-6 | W-L | 13-3 |
| 3.87 | ERA | 3.12 |
| 139.2 | IP | 121 |
| 46 | BB | 28 |
| 131 | SO | 113 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, the righty tossed seven innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering seven hits.
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.87, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents have a .233 batting average against him.
- Bassitt is trying to collect his 16th quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 24 appearances this season.
- The 34-year-old ranks 32nd in ERA (3.87), 31st in WHIP (1.232), and 35th in K/9 (8.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Bassitt’s team is 11-13-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In Bassitt’s 24 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Aug. 6 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Padres | Jul. 20 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed eight hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 3.12, a 4.04 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.190.
- In 21 starts this season, he’s earned 13 quality starts.
- He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 28-year-old’s 3.12 ERA ranks seventh, 1.190 WHIP ranks 26th, and 8.4 K/9 ranks 35th.
- The Cubs are 13-8-0 ATS in Steele’s 21 starts that had a set spread.
- Steele has started 21 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 11 of them.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Aug. 6 | 5.1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 27 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 21 | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 16 | 6.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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