Cardinals vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 28, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals (46-58) play on Friday at 8:15 PM ET against the Chicago Cubs (51-51), who enter the contest with a six-game winning streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cardinals will send Jordan Montgomery (6-8) to the mound, while Drew Smyly (7-7) will take the ball for the Cubs.

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St. Louis vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM ET
  • Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
  • How to Watch on TV: BSMW
  • Probable Pitchers: Montgomery – STL (6-8, 3.37 ERA) vs Smyly – CHC (7-7, 4.86 ERA)

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Cardinals vs. Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Montgomery Smyly
20 GS 19
6-8 W-L 7-7
3.37 ERA 4.86
115 IP 103.2
31 BB 36
105 SO 91

Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Montgomery

  • His most recent time out was on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • In 20 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 3.37 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .243 to opposing hitters.
  • Montgomery is trying to record his 12th quality start of the year in this game.
  • He has made four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • The 30-year-old ranks 17th in ERA (3.37), 32nd in WHIP (1.226), and 35th in K/9 (8.2) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
  • Montgomery’s team is 8-12-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Montgomery has started this season, the teams are 9-10-1 at hitting the over.

Montgomery’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cubs Jul. 23 6.0 6 7 5 4 2
vs. Marlins Jul. 18 6.0 6 1 1 5 2
at White Sox Jul. 7 4.1 3 1 1 5 1
vs. Yankees Jul. 2 6.2 2 1 0 6 3
vs. Astros Jun. 27 6.2 6 2 1 6 1

Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Drew Smyly

  • The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Saturday, when he threw 3 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs while allowing six hits to the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The 34-year-old has pitched to a 4.86 ERA this season with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.1 walks per nine across 20 games.
  • In 19 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
  • In 20 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
  • Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 34-year-old’s 4.86 ERA ranks 54th, 1.379 WHIP ranks 50th, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 43rd.
  • The Cubs have a 10-9-0 record against the spread in Smyly’s starts.
  • Smyly has started 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 11 of them.

Smyly’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Cardinals Jul. 22 3.2 6 5 4 5 1
vs. Nationals Jul. 17 6.0 8 5 5 7 1
at Yankees Jul. 8 4.0 6 4 4 3 4
at Brewers Jul. 3 3.2 4 3 3 5 3
vs. Phillies Jun. 28 3.2 9 7 7 2 1

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