The Detroit Tigers (58-68) face the Chicago Cubs (65-60) at home at 1:10 PM ET on Wednesday. The probable starters are Tarik Skubal (3-2) for the Tigers and Jameson Taillon (7-8) for the Cubs.
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Detroit vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Skubal – DET (3-2, 3.76 ERA) vs Taillon – CHC (7-8, 5.56 ERA)
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Tigers vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Skubal | Taillon | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | GS | 22 |
| 3-2 | W-L | 7-8 |
| 3.76 | ERA | 5.56 |
| 38.1 | IP | 110 |
| 7 | BB | 32 |
| 43 | SO | 94 |
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher: Tarik Skubal
- His most recent appearance came on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, when the left-hander threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.76, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in eight games this season. Opponents have a .234 batting average against him.
- Skubal has one quality start under his belt this season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his eight appearances this season.
- Skubal and his team have a record of 4-4-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Skubal has started this season hit the over two times in eight chances.
Skubal’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 11 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 5 | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Jul. 30 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 24 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
- The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed six innings while giving up two earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 5.56, a 2.94 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.364 in 22 games this season.
- In 22 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
- In 22 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- The Cubs have an 8-14-0 record against the spread in Taillon’s starts.
- Taillon has had 22 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 10 of those matchups hit the over.
Taillon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Royals | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 13 | 3.0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| at Mets | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 29 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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