The Colorado Rockies (51-92) face the Chicago Cubs (78-67) at 8:40 PM ET on Tuesday following a five-game losing streak. The probable pitchers are Javier Assad (3-3) for the Cubs and Chris Flexen (1-7) for the Rockies.
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Chicago vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
- Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch on TV: SNRM
- Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (3-3, 2.83 ERA) vs Flexen – COL (1-7, 7.36 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Assad | Flexen | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | GS | 12 |
| 3-3 | W-L | 1-7 |
| 2.83 | ERA | 7.36 |
| 92.1 | IP | 80.2 |
| 34 | BB | 32 |
| 67 | SO | 60 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he went 5 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In 26 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up a 2.83 ERA and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .224 to opposing hitters.
- Assad has recorded four quality starts this year.
- He has made 11 appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- Assad and his team are 3-5-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Assad has started this season, the teams are 3-5-0 at hitting the over.
Assad’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Diamondbacks | Sep. 7 | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Flexen
- The right-hander gave up six earned runs in 2 1/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 7.36 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .319 in 25 games this season.
- In 12 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
- He has made 25 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Rockies have gone 5-7-0 against the spread when Flexen starts.
- Flexen has started 12 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 10 of them.
Flexen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Sep. 6 | 2.1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Sep. 1 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 20 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 14 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
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