The Chicago Cubs (37-40) have a home game at Wrigley Field against the Philadelphia Phillies (41-37) at 8:05 PM ET on Wednesday. The Phillies will give the nod to Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.38 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Drew Smyly (7-4, 3.59 ERA).
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Philadelphia vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Nola – PHI (6-5, 4.38 ERA) vs Smyly – CHC (7-4, 3.59 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Nola | Smyly | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 15 |
| 6-5 | W-L | 7-4 |
| 4.38 | ERA | 3.59 |
| 100.2 | IP | 82.2 |
| 26 | BB | 26 |
| 98 | SO | 69 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola
- In 16 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.38, with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .218 against him.
- Nola is trying to pick up his 10th quality start of the season.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 30-year-old ranks 51st in ERA (4.38), 14th in WHIP (1.073), and 32nd in K/9 (8.8) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Nola will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by bookmakers.
- Nola will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by sportsbooks.
Nola’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Drew Smyly
- The 34-year-old has pitched to a 3.59 ERA this season with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 15 games.
- He has earned a quality start five times in 15 starts this season.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 15 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 34-year-old’s 3.59 ERA ranks 28th, 1.210 WHIP ranks 35th, and 7.5 K/9 ranks 51st.
- Smyly has not yet started a matchup with a set spread.
- Smyly has not started a game with a total set by bookmakers.
Smyly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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