The Colorado Rockies (51-91) carry a four-game losing streak into a home matchup against the Chicago Cubs (77-67) at 8:40 PM ET on Monday. The Cubs will give the nod to Jordan Wicks (3-0, 2.16 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Rockies will turn to Kyle Freeland (6-14, 5.09 ERA).
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Chicago vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, September 11, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
- Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch on TV: SNRM
- Probable Pitchers: Wicks – CHC (3-0, 2.16 ERA) vs Freeland – COL (6-14, 5.09 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wicks | Freeland | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 27 |
| 3-0 | W-L | 6-14 |
| 2.16 | ERA | 5.09 |
| 16.2 | IP | 146.2 |
| 4 | BB | 41 |
| 13 | SO | 91 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Wicks
- In his last time out on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, the lefty tossed 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- The 24-year-old has amassed a 2.16 ERA and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .246 to his opponents.
- Wicks’ team has covered the spread in each of the three opportunities this season.
- In games Wicks has started this season, the teams are 1-2-0 at hitting the over.
Wicks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | Sep. 6 | 6.2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| at Reds | Sep. 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 26 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Freeland
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 5.09, a 2.22 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.473 in 27 games this season.
- In 27 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
- In 27 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
- The 30-year-old ranks 45th in ERA (5.09), 48th in WHIP (1.473), and 50th in K/9 (5.6) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Rockies are 13-14-0 ATS in Freeland’s 27 starts that had a set spread.
- Freeland has had 27 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 10 of those matchups finished over the total.
Freeland’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 30 | 5.2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 19 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 13 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
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