The Arizona Diamondbacks (76-72) carry a three-game losing streak into a home contest against the Chicago Cubs (78-69) at 9:40 PM ET on Friday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Justin Steele (16-3) to the mound, while Brandon Pfaadt (1-8) will answer the bell for the Diamondbacks.
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Chicago vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (16-3, 2.83 ERA) vs Pfaadt – ARI (1-8, 6.25 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Steele | Pfaadt | |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | GS | 16 |
| 16-3 | W-L | 1-8 |
| 2.83 | ERA | 6.25 |
| 159 | IP | 80.2 |
| 33 | BB | 25 |
| 159 | SO | 72 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- The left-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he threw seven innings, allowing one earned run while giving up six hits.
- In 27 games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed a 2.83 ERA and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .241 to his opponents.
- Steele is looking for his sixth quality start in a row.
- In seven of his 27 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- The 28-year-old’s 2.83 ERA ranks third, 1.138 WHIP ranks 15th, and 9.0 K/9 ranks 24th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Steele and his team are 15-12-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Steele have a 14-13-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Diamondbacks | Sep. 9 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Giants | Sep. 4 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 29 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Royals | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
- The 24-year-old has pitched to a 6.25 ERA this season with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 16 games.
- He has three quality starts in 16 chances this season.
- In 16 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Diamondbacks have an 8-8-0 ATS record in Pfaadt’s 16 starts with a set spread.
- Pfaadt’s starts hit the over on the run total three times in 16 games with a set total this season.
Pfaadt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | Sep. 10 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Sep. 5 | 3.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 30 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 25 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| at Padres | Aug. 18 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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