The Chicago Cubs (72-63) go on the road at Great American Ball Park against the Cincinnati Reds (70-67) at 6:40 PM ET on Saturday. The Cubs will call on Javier Assad (3-2) versus the Reds and Andrew Abbott (8-4).
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Chicago vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSOH
- Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (3-2, 2.96 ERA) vs Abbott – CIN (8-4, 3.35 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Assad | Abbott | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | GS | 16 |
| 3-2 | W-L | 8-4 |
| 2.96 | ERA | 3.35 |
| 79 | IP | 88.2 |
| 32 | BB | 34 |
| 60 | SO | 99 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- His last time out was on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the right-hander threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
- In 24 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.96, with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .214 against him.
- Assad has three quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has had 10 appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- Assad and his team are 3-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Assad’s six starts with a total, the teams have hit the over three times.
Assad’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | Aug. 27 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 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 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
- The left-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in 3 1/3 innings pitched against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.35 and 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .222 in 16 games this season.
- In 16 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in eight of them.
- He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 16 chances this season.
- When Abbott starts, the Reds have gone 11-5-0 against the spread.
- Abbott’s starts hit the over on the run total five times in 16 games with a set total this season.
Abbott’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Aug. 28 | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| at Angels | Aug. 23 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 16 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 11 | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 5 | 5.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
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