Athletics vs Cubs starting pitchers
- Shota Imanaga for Chicago Cubs
- Joey Estes for Oakland Athletics
Athletics vs Cubs statistics
| Stat |
Athletics |
Cubs |
| Hits |
1179 (24th) |
1209 (Tied-17th) |
| Batting Average |
.234 (24th) |
.241 (17th) |
| Runs Batted In |
583 (25th) |
643 (13th) |
| Runs |
607 (Tied-25th) |
683 (13th) |
| Home Runs |
188 (Tied-6th) |
159 (Tied-19th) |
| Walks |
460 (13th) |
506 (6th) |
| Stolen Bases |
91 (Tied-18th) |
137 (6th) |
| Strikeouts |
1389 (4th) |
1269 (16th) |
| Pitches |
21485 (21st) |
22101 (10th) |
Chicago Cubs recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
6-5 F/10 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
9-5 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
10-8 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
6-3 |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
L |
4-3 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
L |
7-6 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
5-4 |
Athletics vs Cubs predictions
As the Oakland Athletics prepare to face off against the Chicago Cubs, eyes are on Brent Rooker who has been smashing the ball with a stellar .301 average and an impressive tally of 37 home runs so far. Expect him to play a crucial role in boosting the A's offense in this series. On the mound, Joey Estes, despite an ERA of 4.36, is anticipated to deliver a challenging game for the Cubs' hitters. His ability to strike out opponents 88 times this season speaks volumes, and it might just help him keep the Cubs' bats at bay.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs come packed with their own heavy hitters. Seiya Suzuki, batting .275, along with Ian Happ who’s knocked 23 homers and driven in 82 runs, will be crucial for the Cubs' offensive strategy. On the pitching side, Shota Imanaga, boasting an impressive ERA of 3.03 and 159 strikeouts, looks ready to dominate from the mound. His performance could very well dictate the pace and energy of the game, making it tough for the Athletics to find their rhythm at the plate.
Given the contrasting strengths and challenges of both teams, this series is shaping up to be a riveting contest. Considering the solid pitching of Imanaga and the consistent offensive firepower from hitters like Suzuki and Happ, the Chicago Cubs seem to have the edge going into the series. While the Athletics have potential for some big plays, especially from Rooker, the Cubs might just have the right mix of defense and attack to clinch a win at Wrigley Field. What do you think, can the Cubs ride this wave of momentum to edge out the Athletics in this upcoming series?
Chicago Cubs injuries
- Colten Brewer (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Hayden Wesneski (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Julian Merryweather (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jorge Lopez (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Justin Steele (SP): 15-Day-IL
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Max Muncy (SS): Day-To-Day
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ross Stripling (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Osvaldo Bido (SP): 15-Day-IL
Athletics vs Cubs game info
| Venue |
Wrigley Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Mon 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
79° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
