The Chicago Cubs (67-61) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-71) for an away game at PNC Park on Saturday. First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET. The probable starters are Javier Assad (2-2) for the Cubs and Colin Selby (1-0) for the Pirates.
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Chicago vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (2-2, 3.12 ERA) vs Selby – PIT (1-0, 7.27 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Assad | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | GS | 0 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 1-0 |
| 3.12 | ERA | 7.27 |
| 72 | IP | 8.2 |
| 30 | BB | 6 |
| 53 | SO | 13 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- The right-hander last appeared on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.12, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .225 against him.
- Assad has two quality starts this season.
- In 10 of his 23 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Assad and his team are 2-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Assad have a 2-3-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Assad’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Aug. 21 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 16 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Colin Selby
- The right-hander will make his MLB debut at the age of 25.
- He has pitched in seven games this season with an ERA of 7.27, a batting average against of .306 and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Selby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 23 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| at Twins | Aug. 20 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Twins | Aug. 18 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Mets | Aug. 15 | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 13 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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