The St. Louis Cardinals (43-53) enter a contest against the Chicago Cubs (45-50) on Thursday following a five-game winning streak. The game is set to start at 8:05 PM ET at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will give the nod to Marcus Stroman (10-6) versus the Cardinals and Steven Matz (0-7).
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Chicago vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Stroman – CHC (10-6, 2.88 ERA) vs Matz – STL (0-7, 4.86 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Stroman | Matz | |
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20 | GS | 12 |
10-6 | W-L | 0-7 |
2.88 | ERA | 4.86 |
118.2 | IP | 76 |
42 | BB | 28 |
101 | SO | 73 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Marcus Stroman
- The 32-year-old has an ERA of 2.88, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 20 games this season. Opponents have a .200 batting average against him.
- Stroman has 15 quality starts this year.
- In six of his 20 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 32-year-old’s 2.88 ERA ranks eighth, 1.087 WHIP ranks 15th, and 7.7 K/9 ranks 46th.
- Stroman will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by sportsbooks.
- Stroman will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by oddsmakers.
Stroman’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Steven Matz
- The 32-year-old has pitched to a 4.86 ERA this season with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.3 walks per nine across 20 games.
- None of Matz’s 12 starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
- He has made 20 appearances and finished seven of them without allowing an earned run.
- Matz has not yet started a game with a set spread.
- Matz has not started a game with a total set by oddsmakers.
Matz’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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