The Kansas City Royals (40-84) square off against the Chicago Cubs (62-59) on the road on Saturday starting at 2:20 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Justin Steele (13-3) to the mound, while Brady Singer (8-8) will take the ball for the Royals.
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Chicago vs. Kansas City Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (13-3, 3.21 ERA) vs Singer – KC (8-8, 4.91 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Royals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Steele | Singer | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 24 |
| 13-3 | W-L | 8-8 |
| 3.21 | ERA | 4.91 |
| 126 | IP | 135.2 |
| 28 | BB | 41 |
| 120 | SO | 116 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- In his most recent time out on Saturday, the lefty threw five innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In 22 games this season, the 28-year-old has put up a 3.21 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .249 to his opponents.
- Steele has 13 quality starts this year.
- In five of his 22 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- This season, the 28-year-old ranks eighth in ERA (3.21), 26th in WHIP (1.190), and 32nd in K/9 (8.6) among qualifying pitchers.
- Steele and his team are 13-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Steele’s 22 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 12 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 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 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in 7 1/3 innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with an ERA of 4.91 and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .259.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
- He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 24 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 27-year-old ranks 52nd in ERA (4.91), 44th in WHIP (1.319), and 45th in K/9 (7.7).
- The Royals have a 13-11-0 record against the spread in Singer’s starts.
- Singer has started 24 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of them.
Singer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 14 | 7.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 8 | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 3 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
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