The Chicago Cubs (82-74) enter a contest against the Atlanta Braves (100-56) on Tuesday following a three-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park. The Braves will give the nod to Bryce Elder (12-4, 3.63 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 13 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Justin Steele (16-5, 3.32 ERA).
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Atlanta vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
- Probable Pitchers: Elder – ATL (12-4, 3.63 ERA) vs Steele – CHC (16-5, 3.32 ERA)
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Braves vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Elder | Steele | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | GS | 29 |
| 12-4 | W-L | 16-5 |
| 3.63 | ERA | 3.32 |
| 171 | IP | 168 |
| 59 | BB | 35 |
| 126 | SO | 170 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder
- His last time out was on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty went 3 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up three hits.
- The 24-year-old has a 3.63 ERA and 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings across 30 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .236 to his opponents.
- Elder is trying to collect his 17th quality start of the season.
- He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- This season, the 24-year-old ranks 20th in ERA (3.63), 28th in WHIP (1.240), and 43rd in K/9 (6.6) among pitchers who qualify.
- Elder and his team have a record of 17-13-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Elder’s 30 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 14 times.
Elder’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Phillies | Sep. 20 | 3.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| at Marlins | Sep. 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Sep. 2 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed eight hits in three innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.32, a 4.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.179 in 29 games this season.
- He has earned a quality start 18 times in 29 starts this season.
- He has made 29 appearances and finished seven of them without allowing an earned run.
- The 28-year-old ranks 10th in ERA (3.32), 19th in WHIP (1.179), and 23rd in K/9 (9.1) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Cubs have gone 15-14-0 ATS in Steele’s 29 starts with a set spread.
- Steele has had 29 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 16 of those matchups.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 20 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | Sep. 15 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 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 |
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