The Cincinnati Reds (69-66) kick off a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs (71-62) with a Friday meeting at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jordan Wicks (1-0) to the mound, while Graham Ashcraft (7-8) will take the ball for the Reds.
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Chicago vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 1, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Wicks – CHC (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Ashcraft – CIN (7-8, 4.73 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wicks | Ashcraft | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GS | 25 |
| 1-0 | W-L | 7-8 |
| 1.80 | ERA | 4.73 |
| 5 | IP | 140.2 |
| 1 | BB | 51 |
| 9 | SO | 105 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Wicks
- His last appearance came on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the left-hander went five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up two hits.
- Opposing hitters have a collective batting average of only .118 against him this season. He has a 1.80 ERA and 16.2 strikeouts per nine innings over his one games.
- Wicks helped his team cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The only game started by Wicks with a total this season hit the over.
Wicks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | Aug. 26 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Graham Ashcraft
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
- The 25-year-old has pitched to a 4.73 ERA this season with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.3 walks per nine across 25 games.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his seventh quality start in a row.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 25 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 4.73 ERA ranks 45th, 1.372 WHIP ranks 47th, and 6.7 K/9 ranks 48th.
- The Reds are 15-10-0 against the spread when Ashcraft starts.
- Ashcraft has started 25 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 11 of them.
Ashcraft’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Aug. 27 | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| at Angels | Aug. 22 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 15 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | Aug. 9 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 4 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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