The San Francisco Giants (70-69), who lost their previous five games, square off against the Chicago Cubs (75-64) at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jordan Wicks (2-0) to the mound, while Alex Wood (5-4) will take the ball for the Giants.
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Chicago vs. San Francisco Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Wicks – CHC (2-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Wood – SF (5-4, 4.35 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Giants Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wicks | Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GS | 11 |
| 2-0 | W-L | 5-4 |
| 1.80 | ERA | 4.35 |
| 10 | IP | 80.2 |
| 4 | BB | 37 |
| 12 | SO | 63 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Wicks
- In his most recent appearance on Friday, the left-hander threw five innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- In two games this season, he has compiled a 1.80 ERA and averages 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .184 against him.
- Wicks has a record of 2-0-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Wicks this season, the teams hit the over once.
Wicks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | Sep. 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 26 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Giants Probable Starting Pitcher: Alex Wood
- The left-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Saturday when he threw three innings out of the bullpen against the San Diego Padres, giving up no earned runs while allowing three hits.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 4.35 and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .248 in 24 games this season.
- In 11 starts this season, Wood has not yet earned a quality start.
- He has kept opponents from scoring an earned run in five straight appearances.
- When Wood starts, the Giants have gone 6-5-0 against the spread.
- Wood’s starts went over the run total seven times in 11 games with a set total this season.
Wood’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Sep. 1 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 25 | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| at Phillies | Aug. 23 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| at Braves | Aug. 20 | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 16 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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