Braves vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 28, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Chicago Cubs (82-76) play on Thursday in Atlanta against the Atlanta Braves (102-56). First pitch is at 7:20 PM ET. The Braves will give the nod to A.J. Smith-Shawver (1-0) versus the Cubs and Marcus Stroman (10-8).

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Atlanta vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
  • Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSO
  • Probable Pitchers: Smith-Shawver – ATL (1-0, 4.57 ERA) vs Stroman – CHC (10-8, 3.88 ERA)

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Braves vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Smith-Shawver Stroman
4 GS 24
1-0 W-L 10-8
4.57 ERA 3.88
21.2 IP 134.2
10 BB 52
18 SO 117

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: A.J. Smith-Shawver

  • The righty last pitched on Sunday, July 30 against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went five innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • The 20-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.57, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opposing hitters have a .191 batting average against him.
  • Smith-Shawver will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by oddsmakers.
  • Smith-Shawver will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by oddsmakers.

Smith-Shawver’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Brewers Jul. 30 5.0 4 3 3 3 4
at Reds Jun. 23 3.1 4 5 5 4 2
vs. Rockies Jun. 15 5.2 6 3 3 6 1
vs. Nationals Jun. 9 5.1 3 2 0 2 2
at Diamondbacks Jun. 4 2.1 0 0 0 3 1

Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Marcus Stroman

  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed three innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
  • The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.88, a 2.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.248 in 26 games this season.
  • He has earned a quality start 15 times in 24 starts this season.
  • He has made 26 appearances and finished eight of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Stroman has not yet started a game with a set spread.
  • Stroman has not yet started a game with a total set by bookmakers.

Stroman’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Rockies Sep. 23 3.0 5 3 3 2 1
at Diamondbacks Sep. 16 1.0 1 1 0 1 0
at Diamondbacks Sep. 15 2.0 1 0 0 3 1
vs. Reds Jul. 31 3.0 6 6 6 2 2
at White Sox Jul. 26 3.1 9 7 7 4 2

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