Cubs vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 20, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 20, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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
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

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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