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The Chicago Cubs (15-9), led by Nico Hoerner and aiming for a series sweep, host Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros (7-18) at 2:20 PM ET on Thursday.
Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Houston take on Chicago live.
When is Astros vs. Cubs and when does it start?
Where to watch Astros vs. Cubs
The Astros and Cubs will take to the diamond at Wrigley Field for this matchup on April 25, and if you would like 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 SCHN.
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Astros vs. Cubs Game Preview
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed a 4-3 victory over the Astros, with Jameson Taillon (5.2 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 4 K) earning the win for the Cubs. Dansby Swanson finished 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Spencer Arrighetti (3.2 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 7 K) was credited with the loss for the Astros.
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros have compiled a 5-15 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 25% of those games).
Houston averages one home run per game to rank 10th in MLB action with 26 total home runs.
The Astros are seventh in baseball, slugging .406.
Houston has the 28th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (5.14).
The Astros have the third-highest WHIP in baseball (1.502).
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won nine, or 56.2%, of the 16 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Chicago’s 27 home runs rank seventh in Major League Baseball.
Fueled by 71 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank fifth in MLB with a .409 slugging percentage this season.
Chicago has pitched to a 3.82 ERA this season, which ranks 14th in baseball.
Cubs pitchers have a 1.275 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.
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Astros Starter Recent Performance: Justin Verlander
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Nationals | Apr. 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Javier Assad
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 20 | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
Astros Key Players to Watch
Justin Verlander (1-0) takes the mound for the Astros to make his second start of the season.
In his last time out on Friday, the righty tossed six innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
In one appearance this season, he has a 3.00 ERA and 6 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are batting .190 against him.
Tucker leads Houston in runs batted in with 17 while batting .281.
Jose Altuve leads Houston in batting average (.350) and home runs (six) this season, while also driving in eight runs.
Yordan Alvarez has collected 27 base hits, an OBP of .351 and a slugging percentage of .455 this season.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Javier Assad (2-0) will take the mound for the Cubs, his fifth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
The 26-year-old has pitched to a 2.11 ERA this season with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.4 walks per nine across four games.
Hoerner is batting .271 with six doubles, a triple and 10 walks.
Michael Busch’s six home runs and .280 batting average are both team-highs.
Christopher Morel has two doubles, a triple, three home runs and 11 walks while hitting .205.
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