The Chicago Cubs (76-64) look to add to a four-game winning streak as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks (72-68) at 7:40 PM ET on Thursday. The Cubs will give the ball to Javier Assad (3-2, 2.69 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Diamondbacks will counter with Ryne Nelson (6-7, 5.47 ERA).
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Chicago vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (3-2, 2.69 ERA) vs Nelson – ARI (6-7, 5.47 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Assad | Nelson | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 24 |
| 3-2 | W-L | 6-7 |
| 2.69 | ERA | 5.47 |
| 87 | IP | 125 |
| 33 | BB | 37 |
| 67 | SO | 82 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- His last appearance was on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, when the righty tossed eight scoreless innings while allowing seven hits.
- In 25 games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.69, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .219 against him.
- Assad is looking for his third quality start in a row.
- He has had 11 appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- When Assad starts, his team is 3-4-0 against the spread this season.
- In Assad’s seven 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 Reds | Sep. 2 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 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 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryne Nelson
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, Aug. 12, when he threw three innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up six earned runs.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with an ERA of 5.47 and 5.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .289.
- He has earned a quality start seven times in 24 starts this season.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 24 chances this season.
- The Diamondbacks are 13-11-0 ATS in Nelson’s 24 starts that had a set spread.
- Nelson has had 24 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 11 of those matchups.
Nelson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Aug. 11 | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| at Twins | Aug. 5 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| at Giants | Jul. 31 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 24 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| at Braves | Jul. 19 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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