The Cleveland Guardians (39-41) begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (37-42) on Friday at Wrigley Field. First pitch is at 2:20 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Justin Steele (8-2) to the mound, while Cal Quantrill (2-4) will take the ball for the Guardians.
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Chicago vs. Cleveland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, June 30, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (8-2, 2.62 ERA) vs Quantrill – CLE (2-4, 5.61 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Guardians Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Steele | Quantrill | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 11 |
| 8-2 | W-L | 2-4 |
| 2.62 | ERA | 5.61 |
| 79 | IP | 59.1 |
| 18 | BB | 20 |
| 70 | SO | 34 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- In his last time out on Saturday, the lefty went six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.62, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are hitting .228 against him.
- Steele has collected nine quality starts this season.
- In four of his 14 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- The 27-year-old’s 2.62 ERA ranks seventh, 1.063 WHIP ranks 12th, and 8.0 K/9 ranks 45th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Steele and his team have a record of 9-5-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Steele’s 14 starts with a total this season, six have hit the over.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | Jun. 17 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | May. 31 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Reds | May. 26 | 3.2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| at Phillies | May. 21 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Cal Quantrill
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, May 30, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up eight earned runs.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 5.61, a 1.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.416 in 11 games this season.
- In 11 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
- In 11 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- The Guardians are 5-6-0 ATS in Quantrill’s 11 starts that had a set spread.
- Quantrill has started 11 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in four of them.
Quantrill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | May. 30 | 4.1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | May. 24 | 4.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| at Mets | May. 19 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Angels | May. 13 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Twins | May. 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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