The Milwaukee Brewers (73-57) take on the Chicago Cubs (69-61) on the road at Wrigley Field on Monday, with first pitch at 8:05 PM ET. The Brewers enter the game with an eight-game winning streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (7-8) to the mound, while Wade Miley (6-3) will get the nod for the Brewers.
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Chicago vs. Milwaukee Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 28, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Taillon – CHC (7-8, 5.60 ERA) vs Miley – MIL (6-3, 3.18 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Taillon | Miley | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 17 |
| 7-8 | W-L | 6-3 |
| 5.60 | ERA | 3.18 |
| 115.2 | IP | 87.2 |
| 33 | BB | 27 |
| 100 | SO | 59 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
- His most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, when the righty threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up four hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.60, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .262 against him.
- Taillon is trying to pick up his sixth quality start of the season.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- When Taillon starts, his team is 9-14-0 against the spread this season.
- In games Taillon has started this season, the teams are 11-10-2 at hitting the over.
Taillon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Aug. 23 | 5.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Wade Miley
- The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings against the Minnesota Twins.
- The 36-year-old has an ERA of 3.18, a 2.19 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.175 in 17 games this season.
- In 17 starts this season, he’s earned seven quality starts.
- In 17 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
- The Brewers have an 8-9-0 ATS record in Miley’s 17 starts with a set spread.
- Miley has had 17 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in eight of those outings.
Miley’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Aug. 22 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 16 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Aug. 2 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 9 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
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