The Colorado Rockies (56-98) face off against the Chicago Cubs (81-74) on Sunday at Wrigley Field after a six-game losing streak. The game starts at 2:20 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jordan Wicks (3-1) to the mound, while Ty Blach (3-2) will get the nod for the Rockies.
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Chicago vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Wicks – CHC (3-1, 2.67 ERA) vs Blach – COL (3-2, 5.32 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Wicks | Blach | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | GS | 11 |
| 3-1 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 2.67 | ERA | 5.32 |
| 27 | IP | 67.2 |
| 9 | BB | 19 |
| 20 | SO | 41 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Wicks
- The lefty’s most recent time out came on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he went 4 1/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up four hits.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 2.67, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents are batting .221 against him.
- Wicks is trying to pick up his third quality start of the year in this game.
- He has given up at least one earned run in all of his outings.
- Wicks’ team is 3-2-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In games Wicks has started this season, the teams are 1-4-0 at hitting the over.
Wicks’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Sep. 17 | 4.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| at Rockies | Sep. 11 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 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: Ty Blach
- The left-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings while giving up seven earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 5.32, a 2.16 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.626 in 18 games this season.
- In 11 starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
- He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 18 chances this season.
- The Rockies are 7-4-0 against the spread when Blach starts.
- Blach has had 11 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and five of those games hit the over.
Blach’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | Sep. 18 | 3.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Cubs | Sep. 13 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Giants | Sep. 8 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Sep. 2 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 27 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
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