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Javier Assad will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs (12-7) when they host starter Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins (4-16) on Saturday, with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Chicago play Miami.
When is Cubs vs. Marlins and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Marlins
The Cubs and Marlins will hit the field at Wrigley Field for this matchup on April 20, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSFL.
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Cubs vs. Marlins Game Preview
These teams meet again after the Cubs beat the Marlins 8-3 yesterday. Jameson Taillon picked up the win for the Cubs (5.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 4 K), and Nico Hoerner led the way offensively (2-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI). Andrew Jacob Puk (3.0 IP, 7 R, 7 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss for the Marlins.
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have not yet lost as the moneyline favorite this season, going 5-0.
Chicago is 13th in MLB action with 21 total home runs.
The Cubs’ .415 slugging percentage ranks sixth-best in MLB.
Chicago’s 4.04 team ERA ranks 14th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Cubs have the 19th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.300).
Marlins Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Marlins have been the underdog 13 times and won four, or 30.8%, of those games.
Miami has hit 16 homers this season, which ranks 24th in the majors.
The Marlins rank 29th in the majors with a .319 team slugging percentage.
Miami has pitched to a 5.03 ERA this season, which ranks 27th in baseball.
The Marlins have a combined 1.547 WHIP as a pitching staff, second-highest in MLB.
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Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Javier Assad
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Apr. 14 | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Padres | Apr. 8 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Rockies | Apr. 2 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Marlins Starter Recent Performance: Jesús Luzardo
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Apr. 14 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Apr. 8 | 4.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| vs. Angels | Apr. 2 | 5.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Pirates | Mar. 28 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Assad makes the start for the Cubs, his fourth of the season. He is 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s last time out came on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing four hits.
In three games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.16, with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .193 against him.
Michael Busch leads Chicago in home runs with six, runs batted in with 13 and his batting average of .317 is also best on his team.
Ian Happ has 17 hits and an OBP of .341 to go with a slugging percentage of .347 this season.
Cody Bellinger is among the top hitters for Chicago with a .216 average, three homers and 13 RBI.
Marlins Key Players to Watch
Luzardo (0-2) will take the mound for the Marlins, his fifth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed seven hits in five innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
The 26-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 7.65 and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .276.
Luis Arraez has three doubles, a triple and seven walks while batting .263.
Bryan De La Cruz has hit four home runs while hitting .286. Both are team-highs.
Jazz Chisholm is batting .232 with four doubles, two home runs and 10 walks.
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