Cubs vs Phillies starting pitchers
- Cristopher Sanchez for Philadelphia Phillies
- Javier Assad for Chicago Cubs
Cubs vs Phillies statistics
| Stat |
Cubs |
Phillies |
| Hits |
1293 (15th) |
1392 (4th) |
| Batting Average |
.243 (15th) |
.258 (4th) |
| Runs Batted In |
686 (12th) |
731 (4th) |
| Runs |
726 (11th) |
765 (4th) |
| Home Runs |
168 (19th) |
193 (Tied-7th) |
| Walks |
532 (6th) |
504 (Tied-7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
140 (8th) |
146 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
1345 (15th) |
1336 (Tied-16th) |
| Pitches |
23427 (7th) |
23201 (12th) |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/23/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/22/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
12-2 |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
10-4 |
| 9/23/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
6-2 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
5-0 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
L |
5-1 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
3-1 |
Cubs vs Phillies predictions
As the Chicago Cubs gear up to face the Philadelphia Phillies, eyes are inevitably drawn to key players who could make a difference. Javier Assad, stepping up as the starting pitcher, is anticipated to bring his A-game with an expectation of around five solid innings, key strikeouts, and hopefully keeping his ERA under control, close to his season average. Offensively, Ian Happ looks poised to add to his impressive homerun and RBI count, especially critical in these high-stake games. Meanwhile, Seiya Suzuki, notwithstanding his day-to-day status with an ankle sprain, could be a pivotal player if he manages to shake off his injury and bring his batting prowess to the forefront.
On the flip side, the Philadelphia Phillies have their own set of aces ready to counter. Cristopher Sanchez, flaunting a slightly better ERA than Assad, might just edge out a performance that could seal the deal for the Phillies. With the bat, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are the heavy hitters to watch. Harper’s ability to get on base and possibly hit deep could be a game-changer, and Schwarber's power to clear the bases with a swing adds that threat every pitcher dreads. Expect these two to really push the envelope in trying to outscore the Cubs.
Tallying up the potential impact from both teams, this game promises to be a nail-biter. However, considering the pitching strengths and the power hitters from the Phillies lined up against the Cubs, Philadelphia might just have the edge in this matchup. Their superior regular season record and slightly better team stats suggest they have the tools to clinch the series win at their home ground, Citizens Bank Park. Remember, in baseball, the game can swing on one pitch, but if the stars align as expected, Phillies fans could be in for a satisfying day.
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Rodolfo Castro (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Andrew Painter (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Luplow (LF): Day-To-Day
- Nick Snyder (RP): Day-To-Day
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Seiya Suzuki (RF): Day-To-Day
- Michael Busch (1B): Day-To-Day
- Colten Brewer (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Nick Madrigal (3B): 60-Day-IL
- Jorge Lopez (RP): 15-Day-IL
Cubs vs Phillies game info
| Venue |
Citizens Bank Park |
| Location |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:05 PM |
| Temperature |
68° |
| Chance of Rain |
60% |
