The Milwaukee Brewers (74-57) take on the Chicago Cubs (69-62) on the road at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, with first pitch at 8:05 PM ET. The Brewers enter the game with a nine-game winning streak. The Cubs will give the ball to Justin Steele (14-3, 3.20 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 15 on the season, and the Brewers will counter with Corbin Burnes (9-6, 3.65 ERA).
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Chicago vs. Milwaukee Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
- Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (14-3, 3.20 ERA) vs Burnes – MIL (9-6, 3.65 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Steele | Burnes | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 26 |
| 14-3 | W-L | 9-6 |
| 3.20 | ERA | 3.65 |
| 138 | IP | 158 |
| 30 | BB | 56 |
| 133 | SO | 160 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- In his most recent time out on Thursday, the left-hander went six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In 24 games this season, the 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.20, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .249 against him.
- Steele is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
- In five of his 24 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- The 28-year-old ranks ninth in ERA (3.20), 23rd in WHIP (1.188), and 31st in K/9 (8.7) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- When Steele starts, his team is 14-10-0 against the spread this season.
- Out of Steele’s 24 starts with a total this season, 14 have hit the over.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | Aug. 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 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 |
Brewers Probable Starting Pitcher: Corbin Burnes
- The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed six innings while giving up six earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.65 and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .194 in 26 games this season.
- He has 17 quality starts in 26 chances this season.
- He has six appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 26 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 28-year-old’s 3.65 ERA ranks 24th, 1.076 WHIP ranks ninth, and 9.1 K/9 ranks 25th.
- The Brewers have gone 9-17-0 ATS in Burnes’ 26 starts with a set spread.
- Burnes has had 26 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 14 of those matchups finished over the total.
Burnes’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 17 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| at White Sox | Aug. 11 | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 5 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
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