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On Sunday, Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs (13-8) against Edward Cabrera and the Miami Marlins (5-17), with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field.
Keep reading to see how to watch the Chicago-Miami matchup below.
When is Cubs vs. Marlins and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Marlins
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What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSFL.
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Cubs vs. Marlins Game Preview
These clubs meet again after the Cubs beat the Marlins 5-3 yesterday. Shota Imanaga picked up the win for the Cubs (6.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 5 K), and Alexander Canario led the way offensively (1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI). Anthony Bender (0.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Marlins.
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won six of the seven games they were the moneyline favorite this season (85.7%).
Chicago averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 10th in MLB play with 23 total home runs.
The Cubs rank seventh in baseball with a .409 slugging percentage.
Chicago’s 3.89 team ERA ranks 10th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Cubs combine for the 16th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.287).
Marlins Stats, Odds & Insights
The Marlins have been underdogs in 15 games this season and won five (33.3%) of those contests.
Miami has hit 18 homers this season, which ranks 22nd in the majors.
The Marlins are 29th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .324 this season.
Miami pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.91 ERA this year, which ranks 27th in MLB.
The Marlins have a combined 1.515 WHIP as a pitching staff, second-highest in MLB.
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Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Kyle Hendricks
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | Apr. 16 | 4.1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| at Padres | Apr. 10 | 5.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Apr. 5 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rangers | Mar. 30 | 3.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Marlins Starter Recent Performance: Edward Cabrera
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | Apr. 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Hendricks (0-2 with a 12.71 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cubs, his fifth of the season.
The righty last pitched on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs while giving up five hits.
In four games this season, the 34-year-old has a 12.71 ERA and 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .388 to his opponents.
Michael Busch leads Chicago in home runs with six, runs batted in with 15 and his batting average of .328 is also best on his team.
Cody Bellinger is batting .218 with an OBP of .303 and a slugging percentage of .410 this season.
Ian Happ has 17 hits this season and a slash line of .227/.341/.347.
Marlins Key Players to Watch
Cabrera heads to the mound for the Marlins to make his second start of the season, seeking his first win.
The right-hander last pitched on Monday against the San Francisco Giants, throwing six innings and giving up one earned run.
He has an ERA of 1.50, a batting average against of .238 and 15 strikeouts per nine innings in one game this season.
Luis Arraez is batting .270 with four doubles, a triple and seven walks.
Bryan De La Cruz has shown off his power as he paces his team with five home runs with a team-high .275 batting average.
Josh Bell is batting .198 with three doubles, three home runs and 11 walks.
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