The Chicago Cubs (82-75) play on Wednesday in Atlanta against the Atlanta Braves (101-56). First pitch is at 7:20 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Darius Vines (1-0) for the Braves and Jameson Taillon (8-10) for the Cubs.
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Atlanta vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSO
- Probable Pitchers: Vines – ATL (1-0, 4.40 ERA) vs Taillon – CHC (8-10, 5.24 ERA)
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Braves vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Vines | Taillon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GS | 28 |
| 1-0 | W-L | 8-10 |
| 4.40 | ERA | 5.24 |
| 14.1 | IP | 144.1 |
| 5 | BB | 39 |
| 9 | SO | 134 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Darius Vines
- The right-hander last appeared in relief on Friday, when he threw 3 1/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing three earned runs while giving up three hits.
- In four games this season, he has a 4.40 ERA and 5.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are hitting .204 against him.
- Vines helped his team cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- The only game started by Vines with a total this season hit the under.
Vines’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Sep. 22 | 3.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Cardinals | Sep. 6 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon
- The right-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
- The 31-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with an ERA of 5.24, a 3.44 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.309.
- He has seven quality starts in 28 chances this season.
- He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 28 chances this season.
- The Cubs have gone 12-16-0 ATS in Taillon’s 28 starts that had a set spread.
- Taillon has had 28 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 12 of those outings.
Taillon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rockies | Sep. 22 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| at Rockies | Sep. 13 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Sep. 8 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| at Reds | Sep. 3 | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
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