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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