The Boston Red Sox (49-44) play on Sunday in Chicago against the Chicago Cubs (43-48). First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET. The Cubs will give the nod to Justin Steele (9-2) versus the Red Sox and Kutter Crawford (3-4).
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Chicago vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
- Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (9-2, 2.56 ERA) vs Crawford – BOS (3-4, 4.11 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Steele | Crawford | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 9 |
| 9-2 | W-L | 3-4 |
| 2.56 | ERA | 4.11 |
| 91.1 | IP | 61.1 |
| 19 | BB | 13 |
| 81 | SO | 58 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- In his last appearance on Thursday, July 6, the lefty went six innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing three earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- In 16 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 2.56 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .229 to opposing hitters.
- Steele is trying to register his fourth quality start in a row in this outing.
- In five of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 28-year-old ranks third in ERA (2.56), ninth in WHIP (1.062), and 44th in K/9 (8.0).
- Steele’s team is 10-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In Steele’s 16 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over seven times.
Steele’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Jul. 5 | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 30 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Kutter Crawford
- The right-hander gave up three earned runs in four innings pitched on Thursday, July 6 in his last outing, a matchup with the Texas Rangers.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.11, a 4.46 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.158 in 17 games this season.
- Crawford has not earned a quality start in nine starts this season.
- In 17 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
- The Red Sox have gone 4-5-0 ATS in Crawford’s nine starts that had a set spread.
- Crawford has started nine contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in five of them.
Crawford’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rangers | Jul. 6 | 4.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 1 | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| at White Sox | Jun. 25 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| at Twins | Jun. 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Rockies | Jun. 13 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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