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The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-9), with Brandon Pfaadt on the mound, host the Chicago Cubs (10-7) who will counter with Jordan Wicks, at 3:40 PM ET on Wednesday in the rubber match of the series.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Arizona take on Chicago live.
When is Diamondbacks vs. Cubs and when does it start?
Where to watch Diamondbacks vs. Cubs
The Diamondbacks and Cubs will take to the diamond at Chase Field for this matchup on April 17, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MARQ.
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Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Game Preview
Yesterday, the Diamondbacks claimed a 12-11 victory over the Cubs, with Kevin Ginkel (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registering the win for the Diamondbacks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. finished 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offense. Drew Smyly (0.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) was handed the loss for the Cubs.
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Diamondbacks have won eight of the 12 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
Arizona is eighth in MLB action with 20 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
The Diamondbacks rank 11th in baseball, slugging .404.
Arizona has the 15th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.06).
The Diamondbacks average baseball’s 16th-ranked WHIP (1.287).
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won six, or 46.2%, of the 13 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Chicago has hit 20 homers this season, which ranks eighth in the majors.
The Cubs rank ninth in the majors with a .415 team slugging percentage.
Chicago has the 20th-ranked ERA (4.23) in the majors this season.
Cubs pitchers have a 1.356 WHIP this season, 23rd in the majors.
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Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Brandon Pfaadt
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Apr. 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| at Braves | Apr. 6 | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Mar. 31 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Jordan Wicks
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Apr. 12 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Dodgers | Apr. 6 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Mar. 31 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
The Diamondbacks are sending Pfaadt (1-0) out for his fourth start of the season. He is 1-0 with a 6.48 ERA and 17 strikeouts through 16 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent outing on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals, the righty went six innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.48, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opponents are batting .294 against him.
Gurriel leads Arizona in home runs with five and runs batted in with 20.
Ketel Marte is batting .315 to lead Arizona, while adding four homers and nine runs batted in this season.
Corbin Carroll has 16 hits this season and a slash line of .232/.338/.304.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
The Cubs’ Wicks (0-2) will make his fourth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed five hits in four innings pitched against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
The 24-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 5.68 and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .286.
Michael Busch leads the Cubs with six home runs.
Ian Happ has four doubles, a triple, a home run and 11 walks while batting .246.
Christopher Morel is hitting .227 with a double, a triple, three home runs and four walks.
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