The Chicago Cubs (61-58) host the Chicago White Sox (48-72) for a home game at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Javier Assad (2-2) to the mound, while Mike Clevinger (5-5) will answer the bell for the White Sox.
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Chicago vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (2-2, 3.12 ERA) vs Clevinger – CHW (5-5, 3.55 ERA)
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Cubs vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Assad | Clevinger | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 15 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 5-5 |
| 3.12 | ERA | 3.55 |
| 60.2 | IP | 78.2 |
| 26 | BB | 30 |
| 45 | SO | 64 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- In his last appearance on Friday, the righty threw seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
- The 26-year-old has a 3.12 ERA and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .229 to opposing hitters.
- Assad’s team is 2-1-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Assad have a 1-2-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Assad’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 11 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Mike Clevinger
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw six innings against the New York Yankees, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in 15 games this season with an ERA of 3.55 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .234.
- In 15 starts this season, he’s earned four quality starts.
- He has made 15 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
- The White Sox have gone 8-7-0 ATS in Clevinger’s 15 starts that had a set spread.
- Clevinger has started 15 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in six of them.
Clevinger’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 9 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| at Guardians | Aug. 4 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | Jun. 14 | 4.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 8 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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